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Syn 422 - Death Row PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzan Aokiji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuzan Aokiji told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
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Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuzan Aokiji!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokiji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aokiji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokiji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brutal Force Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mood works the jab nicely.
It looks like Kuzan Aokiji has been cut.
Mood misses with a hook. Aokiji ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mood misses.
Mood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mood jabs Aokiji right on the nose. Aokiji blinks but takes it well.
Mood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mood misses with the body kick
and Aokiji counters with a good low kick that Mood was not able to check.
Mood jabs at Aokiji's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokiji fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mood is out of range.
Mood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mood misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Aokiji 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.
Aokiji blocks a head kick by Mood.
It seemed like Aokiji was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokiji scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aokiji on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aokiji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood tries to land a front kick but Aokiji steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aokiji tries to clinch but Mood is having none of it.
Aokiji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mood.
Mood digs a good hook to Aokiji's body.
Aokiji lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mood lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick from Mood.
Mood misses with a leg kick.
Aokiji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mood manages to avoid it.
Mood stuns Aokiji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aokiji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mood.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mood.
Aokiji slips a straight right by Mood.
Mood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aokiji if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokiji moves away.
Aokiji tries to land a leg kick but Mood saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mood cracks Aokiji with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mood.
Mood avoids the body shot from Aokiji.
Aokiji tries to close the distance and clinch but Mood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mood throws a hook to the side of Aokiji's head but Aokiji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mood swings widly with a right hand
letting Aokiji counter with a right hand.
Aokiji throws a low kick, looking for Mood's leg but Mood calmly moves out of range.
Mood lands a high kick!
Mood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mood misses with a low kick.
Mood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aokiji's sensitive parts.
Aokiji swings widly with a right hand
and Aokiji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mood misses with a body shot.
Mood blocks a low kick nicely.
Mood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aokiji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mood throws out the jab.
Aokiji is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Aokiji tenderised Mood's leg. Mood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mood lands the left hand.
Aokiji throws a leg kick but Mood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aokiji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mood.
Mood stuns Aokiji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aokiji.
Aokiji with a nice cross.
Mood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mood. Aokiji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mood throws a leg kick but Aokiji moved away.
Aokiji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aokiji walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mood checks a leg kick.
Mood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mood looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokiji is just out of range.
Mood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mood thuds his shin into the meat of Aokiji's side.
Mood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mood moves out of range of the leg kick from Aokiji.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aokiji checks a leg kick.
Aokiji tries a quick counter leg kick but Mood is wise to it.
Aokiji throws a leg kick which misses Mood's front leg but catches the back leg as Mood tries to avoid it.
Mood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aokiji on the side of the head.
Mood jabs Aokiji right on the nose. Aokiji blinks but takes it well.
Aokiji throws a body kick that misses.
Mood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mood keeps Aokiji at a distance using the push kick.
Mood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokiji manages to avoid it.
Mood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mood lands with a hook. Aokiji tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mood blocks the leg kick.
Aokiji throws a leg kick but Mood sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aokiji fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mood checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Mood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mellow Mood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuzan Aokiji's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mood scores with a jab.
Aokiji throws a right hand that misses
and Mood counters with a nice right hand that sends Aokiji toppling to the canvas! Aokiji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mood finish him?!
Aokiji is rocked!
Mood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aokiji is still on wobbly legs! Can Mood finish him?
BOOM! Mood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aokiji. Aokiji tries to recover but Mood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aokiji lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mellow Mood!
After winning the bout, Mellow Mood 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh Khilji comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend . Zetsu has chosen Make Me as his entrance music. Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deidara Zetsu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Khilji throws a shot from downtown. Zetsu moves away and avoids it.
Zetsu closes the distance and clinches.
Singh Khilji is trying to break the clinch but Zetsu has him pressed against the cage.
Singh Khilji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zetsu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Singh Khilji in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zetsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh Khilji's elbow.
Singh Khilji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zetsu is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zetsu.
We've been informed that Zetsu 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.
Zetsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zetsu lands with a right to the head.
Zetsu working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singh Khilji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh Khilji avoids the damage to the body.
Zetsu scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji has been cut.
Singh Khilji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh Khilji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zetsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh Khilji throws out the jab.
Zetsu throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Singh Khilji stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zetsu follows into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Khilji slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zetsu with the ground and pound but Singh Khilji uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zetsu throwing strikes from guard but Singh Khilji blocks nicely.
Zetsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singh Khilji wants to stand and escape but Zetsu is having none of it.
Zetsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh Khilji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh Khilji has his hands on Zetsu's head, controlling the position.
Zetsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Singh Khilji's head.
Zetsu stops Singh Khilji from standing up.
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.
Zetsu is working Singh Khilji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Singh Khilji has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Singh Khilji keeping full guard, as Zetsu tries to pass.
Zetsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Singh Khilji's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singh Khilji controlling the position.
Zetsu won't allow Singh Khilji to sweep him here.
Zetsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh Khilji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zetsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh Khilji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu scores with a push kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Singh Khilji.
Zetsu trying to land knees to the body.
Zetsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh Khilji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zetsu.
A right hand to the body from Zetsu.
Singh Khilji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zetsu has Singh Khilji pressed against the cage, preventing Singh Khilji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zetsu lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zetsu.
Zetsu lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Singh Khilji - that landed with a thud.
Singh Khilji breaks from the clinch.
Singh Khilji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetsu.
Zetsu lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khilji throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zetsu counters with a body kick that stops Singh Khilji in his tracks momentarily.
Singh Khilji is breathing heavily.
Singh Khilji tries to score with a low kick but Zetsu moves his leg out of the way.
Zetsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh Khilji.
Zetsu with a nice cross.
Zetsu connects with a leg kick. Singh Khilji looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zetsu throws a head kick but Singh Khilji moves out of range.
Zetsu scores with a hook.
Zetsu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zetsu scores with a nice head shot.
Singh Khilji is rocked!
Zetsu slips under a jab from Singh Khilji.
Oh Singh Khilji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh Khilji scores with a hook to the body. Zetsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singh Khilji seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Zetsu does it's job there.
Singh Khilji throws a leg kick but Zetsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zetsu avoids the body shot from Singh Khilji.
Zetsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zetsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji's cut is getting worse.
Zetsu and Singh Khilji are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Zetsu throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Singh Khilji into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Zetsu knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deidara Zetsu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Deidara Zetsu made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Federico Manta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta needs to keep his hands up - Boulpiquante had a free shot at his head there.
Manta lands a slapping body shot.
Boulpiquante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boulpiquante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Manta misses
and Boulpiquante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulpiquante lands a head shot.
Federico Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulpiquante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulpiquante loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boulpiquante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manta lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Manta misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulpiquante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Manta 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.
Boulpiquante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manta was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulpiquante.
Manta misses with a wild body shot.
Boulpiquante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulpiquante throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Manta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boulpiquante.
Manta misses with a straight right.
Manta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boulpiquante on the side of the head.
Manta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulpiquante misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boulpiquante, as that shot connected.
Manta looks to land a left hand but Boulpiquante moved out of range nicely.
Manta looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Manta throws a shot from downtown. Boulpiquante moves away and avoids it.
Boulpiquante is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boulpiquante just misses with a punch to the body.
Manta takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Boulpiquante looks to land a right hand but Manta moved out of range.
Manta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta catches Boulpiquante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boulpiquante lands a nice shot that snaps Manta's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Boulpiquante. That snapped Manta's head back.
Manta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulpiquante's calf.
Boulpiquante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boulpiquante finds it's way round the side to connect with Manta's head.
Manta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Boulpiquante tenderised Manta's leg. Manta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante blocks a leg kick.
Boulpiquante looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boulpiquante looks to land a left hand but Manta moved out of range nicely.
Manta throws a head kick that half lands.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Manta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manta misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boulpiquante throws the left hand but Manta avoids the punch easily.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Manta jabs Boulpiquante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manta lands a head kick. Boulpiquante smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Manta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boulpiquante scores with a nice strike.
Manta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Manta misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manta swings widly with a right hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a big head kick but Manta shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manta moves out of range as Boulpiquante strikes.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Boulpiquante.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta clinches up against the cage.
Manta misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manta looking to slow down the pace here.
Boulpiquante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boulpiquante.
Manta throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
A short right from Boulpiquante on the inside.
Boulpiquante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulpiquante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manta throws out the jab.
Manta slips a straight right by Boulpiquante.
Manta misses with a straight left.
It looked like Boulpiquante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manta.
Manta needs to keep his hands up - Boulpiquante had a free shot at his head there.
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 Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boulpiquante checks a low kick from Manta.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is winning the standup battle so far.
Manta lands with a hook. Boulpiquante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boulpiquante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manta avoids the body shot from Boulpiquante.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boulpiquante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manta misses with a body kick.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
Manta throws a low kick, looking for Boulpiquante's leg but Boulpiquante calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Boulpiquante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boulpiquante throws a looping overhand right but Manta ducks down to avoid it.
Manta wants to counter with a clinch but Boulpiquante pushes him away.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulpiquante.
Manta tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight right.
Manta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boulpiquante connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante misses with a left hand
and Manta counters with a right hand to the body.
Manta slips a straight right by Boulpiquante.
Manta swings widly with a right hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manta thinking.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boulpiquante loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
Manta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Boulpiquante misses.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta scores with the left hand. Boulpiquante knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Boulpiquante.
A head kick misses from Boulpiquante.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante avoids the body shot from Manta.
Manta misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulpiquante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manta missing with a left hand there. Boulpiquante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manta scores with a nice body kick.
Manta throws a hook but Boulpiquante avoids it easily.
Boulpiquante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Manta.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta dodges the punch combination from Boulpiquante.
Manta slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta throws an off balance right hand
and Boulpiquante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Boulpiquante.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Manta wants to counter the offense by Boulpiquante and move into the clinch position.
Manta throws a head kick that misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manta misses the shot to the body.
Boulpiquante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manta on the side of the head.
Boulpiquante dodges the punch combination from Manta.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boulpiquante throws a body punch but Manta moves out of range.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manta.
Boulpiquante lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta slips a jab from Boulpiquante.
Manta misses with a jab to the body
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manta misses with a looping right.
Boulpiquante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boulpiquante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boulpiquante takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manta swings for the body but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante takes one to the chin there.
Manta moves out of range as Boulpiquante strikes.
Manta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boulpiquante throws a looping overhand right but Manta ducks down to avoid it.
Boulpiquante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boulpiquante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulpiquante scrambles back to his feet.
Manta blocks a head kick by Boulpiquante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boulpiquante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulpiquante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manta's head backwards.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boulpiquante.
A big left from Manta misses.
Manta misses with a looping right.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick which misses Manta's front leg but catches the back leg as Manta tries to avoid it.
Manta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante connects with the punch.
Manta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manta tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulpiquante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manta takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Boulpiquante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante throws a sloppy body shot
and Manta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manta blocks a jab.
Manta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boulpiquante throws the left hand but Manta avoids the punch easily.
Manta wants to counter with a clinch but Boulpiquante pushes him away.
Manta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Boulpiquante checks a low kick from Manta.
Manta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manta misses with a body shot.
Boulpiquante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulpiquante throws a big shot that misses.
Boulpiquante throws a hook to the side of Manta's head but Manta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Boulpiquante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boulpiquante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulpiquante throws a big shot that misses.
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.
Boulpiquante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manta lands with an overhand left.
Boulpiquante takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manta lands a glancing blow to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Manta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.
Manta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
Manta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manta throws a low kick, looking for Boulpiquante's leg but Boulpiquante calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with a head kick.
Manta throws a jab but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante throws out a loose jab but Manta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta defending well as Boulpiquante loads up on a big left hand.
Boulpiquante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boulpiquante.
Federico Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta connects with a single shot there.
Boulpiquante is rocked!
Boulpiquante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Boulpiquante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Manta blocks the leg kick.
Boulpiquante seems to have got his legs back now.
Boulpiquante lands with an uppercut that bounces Manta off the cage and back into range.
Manta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manta thinking.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Manta strikes.
Boulpiquante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulpiquante throws a jab when Manta was well out of range.
Manta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Boulpiquante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manta counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
Manta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manta cracks Boulpiquante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy right hand but Manta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boulpiquante.
Manta throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manta lands with an overhand left.
Manta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manta.
A jab from Boulpiquante does it's job there.
Manta walks into a stiff left hand from Boulpiquante.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boulpiquante, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kanitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Kanitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Kanitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanitz clinches.
Radev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Kanitz as the two fighters clinch.
Kanitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev stalling the fight.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Radev's head.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Radev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kanitz regains guard.
Kanitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanitz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kanitz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radev is working Kanitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kanitz pulls Radev in to control the position.
Kanitz keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Radev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Radev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Radev throws a leg kick which misses Kanitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanitz tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kanitz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz scores with a jab to the head.
Kanitz with a nice cross.
Kanitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
It appears Kanitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Radev throws a lazy head kick
and Kanitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Radev looks to throw the jab but Kanitz is out of range.
Kanitz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Radev misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanitz!
Radev clobbers Kanitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radev lands a nice shot to the body.
Radev misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
Kanitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That kick from Radev tenderised Kanitz's leg. Kanitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanitz's calf.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon Kanitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanitz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kanitz throws a front kick aimed at Radev's knee but Radev avoids it well.
Kanitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev tries to counter with a clinch but Kanitz shakes him off and moves away.
Kanitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Radev.
Radev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Radev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanitz.
Radev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kanitz.
Kanitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanitz misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kanitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Radev misses.
Radev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kanitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Radev checks it well.
Nice body kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz tries to sprawl but Radev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Radev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kanitz is refusing to be controlled, as Radev sits in half guard.
Kanitz is trying to stand up here but Radev is controlling him well.
Radev is stalling here. Kanitz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Radev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kanitz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radev tries to bench press Kanitz off him but Kanitz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kanitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Radev on the side of the head.
Kanitz lands a jab to Radev's midsection.
Kanitz misses with a straight right.
Radev wants to counter with a clinch but Kanitz pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Radev misses the target.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon Kanitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kanitz looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev thows a leg kick but Kanitz checks it
and Kanitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Radev scores with a kick to the body.
Radev looks for a takedown but Kanitz sprawls well.
Radev throws a chopping leg kick but Kanitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radev can do to turn this around?
Radev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev looks to throw the jab but Kanitz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radev. Radev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanitz throws an overhand right that lands on Radev's shoulder, as Radev tries to avoid the shot.
Kanitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Radev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kanitz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Radev is in Kanitz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radev lands a couple of elbows.
Radev slips nicely into half guard.
Radev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kanitz trying to hold on to Radev's head to control him but Radev postures up.
Radev wants to advance to full mount but Kanitz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radev stops Kanitz from standing up.
Radev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanitz is pulling down on Radev's head to control his posture.
Kanitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Radev content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
My spies in Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center inform me that Radev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kanitz has his hands on Radev's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz throws a solid leg kick but Radev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanitz.
Decent striking displayed by Radev there.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.
Kanitz tries to clinch but Radev is having none of it.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kanitz, right into the meat.
Kanitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Radev misses with a hook
and Kanitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kanitz throws a good cross that connects.
Kanitz walks into a left hand.
Kanitz throws an overhand right that lands on Radev's shoulder, as Radev tries to avoid the shot.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Radev thinks about the counter body kick.
Kanitz lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws a leg kick but Kanitz moved away.
A big left from Radev misses.
Kanitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev connects with a solid leg kick.
Radev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kanitz lands with an overhand left.
Radev looks to land a right hand but Kanitz moved out of range.
Kanitz rushes Radev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Radev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radev.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body.
Radev tries a body shot but Kanitz blocks it.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
Kanitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radevs head.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Kanitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kanitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Radev sizes up Kanitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kanitz enables Radev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kanitz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kanitz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kanitz misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kanitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Radev.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Radev.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Radev.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Radev.
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
Radev trying to stall but Kanitz improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Kanitz tries a body shot but Radev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kanitz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanitz.
Radev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radev is working for takedown but Kanitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kanitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kanitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Radev is rocked!
Kanitz digs a right hand underneath Radev's ribcage. Radev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radev misses with the head strike.
Kanitz tries a body shot but Radev blocks it.
A short left from Kanitz.
Radev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanitz finish him?
Still in the clinch, Kanitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanitz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Radev to his knees! Kanitz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Kanitz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimwald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between. The Gangster has chosen Ace Hood - Changed On Me as his entrance music. Gustav Grimwald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmey The Gangster's chin.
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149 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav Grimwald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimwald throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The Gangster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimwald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimwald throws a hook but The Gangster blocks it.
Grimwald throws a sloppy head kick and The Gangster moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from The Gangster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Gangster's corner calls for a 1-2. The Gangster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gangster connects with a right hand. Grimwald shakes it off.
The Gangster is looking to land body kicks.
The Gangster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimwald momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimwald.
The Gangster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimwald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimwald lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimwald.
The Gangster avoids the head kick by Grimwald.
The Gangster feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Gangster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Gangster unleashes a big counter combination but Grimwald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Grimwald misses.
The Gangster throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimwald.
Grimwald throws a sloppy head kick and The Gangster moves out of range easily.
The Gangster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimwald misses with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a leg kick.
Grimwald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range.
The Gangster misses the jab.
The Gangster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimwald misses with a straight right.
Grimwald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimwald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Gangster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Gangster moves out of range as Grimwald strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Gangster to score with a decent uppercut.
The Gangster scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Grimwald misses.
Grimwald misses the body punch
and The Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
The Gangster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustav Grimwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimwald throws a leg kick
and The Gangster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grimwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimwald misses with a double jab
and The Gangster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Gangster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Gangster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Gangster works over Grimwald with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Grimwald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grimwald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Gangster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Grimwald keeps moving.
The Gangster stopping the sweep attempt from Grimwald.
The Gangster being controlled here momentarily.
The Gangster is in close to Grimwald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimwald looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimwald, not yet.
The Gangster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Gangster trying to control but Grimwald is working from the bottom.
Grimwald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimwald looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Gangster is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Gangster wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
The Gangster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Gangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Gangster defending well as Grimwald loads up on a big left hand.
The Gangster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Grimwald. Beautiful body shot.
Grimwald throws a front kick aimed at The Gangster's knee but The Gangster avoids it well.
Grimwald digs a good body shot into The Gangster's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
Grimwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Gangster was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimwald.
As Grimwald backs off The Gangster throws a huge counter combo but Grimwald manages to avoid it all.
Grimwald misses with a hook
and The Gangster counters with a solid body kick.
Grimwald lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Gangster's sensitive parts.
Grimwald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grimwald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gangster blocks a jab.
The Gangster throws out a counter right but Grimwald avoids it with no problem.
The Gangster checks a leg kick nicely.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Grimwald.
The Gangster clobbers Grimwald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimwald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The Gangster throws the left hand but Grimwald avoids the punch easily.
The Gangster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gangster moves away.
Grimwald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Grimwald.
The Gangster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimwald.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimwald.
A big left from Grimwald misses.
Grimwald misses with a body shot.
Grimwald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Gangster throws a series of punches but Grimwald avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Grimwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gangster in his tracks.
The Gangster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Grimwald.
Grimwald loads up on a big right hand but The Gangster slips the punch.
A jab from Grimwald misses.
Grimwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimwald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Gangster throws a wild body kick that Grimwald sees coming a mile off.
Grimwald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimwald drops The Gangster with a beautiful combination! The Gangster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimwald is looking for the KO!
The Gangster is rocked!
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Grimwald throws a leg kick but The Gangster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Gangster is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimwald finish him?
Grimwald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gangster can do to turn this around?
Grimwald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Gangster's head backwards.
The Gangster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimwald checks a low kick from The Gangster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster walks into a stiff left hand from Grimwald.
The Gangster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimwald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Gangster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimwald. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gangster moves away.
The Gangster avoids the head kick by Grimwald.
Grimwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimwald throws a sloppy head kick and The Gangster moves out of range easily.
The Gangster sizes up Grimwald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Grimwald.
Grimwald throws an off balance right hand
and The Gangster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimwald is rocked!
The Gangster weaves into range and cracks Grimwald right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Grimwald goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! The Gangster is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timmey The Gangster!
Timmey The Gangster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin comes into the arena with The Heavy - How You Like Me Now? blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keith avoids a kick to the body.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
Keith throws a hook but Malkin avoids it easily.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Keith misses with a low kick.
Keith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keith throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin tries a low kick but Keith avoids it.
Malkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keith misses with a leg kick.
Keith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Malkin.
Keith blocks a low kick nicely.
Malkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Keith is just out of range.
Malkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Keith should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Malkin blocks the leg kick.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malkin - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Keith. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keith.
Malkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malkin checks a low kick from Keith.
Malkin tries to score with a low kick but Keith moves his leg out of the way.
Keith throws an overhand right that lands on Malkin's shoulder, as Malkin tries to avoid the shot.
Keith shoots for a double leg takedown but Malkin sprawls well. He's pushed Keith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Keith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malkin is looking to advance position but Keith won't allow it.
Keith trying to control from the bottom.
Keith is controlling Malkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malkin trying to pass the guard but Keith defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Malkin trying to control the action but Keith is working from the bottom.
Malkin uses his free foot to push down on Keith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keith.
Malkin content just to control the position here.
Keith tries to control the position but Malkin now has his back.
Malkin wants to control but Keith is keeping busy.
Keith trying to control the hands but Malkin won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Keith is defending well though. Malkin let's go of the attempt for now.
Malkin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Malkin.
Keith wants to escape the position.
Keith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malkin.
Malkin doesn't have the hooks in and Keith manages to turn into his guard.
Malkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Keith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keith just misses with a punch to the body.
Keith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keith checks a leg kick.
Malkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malkin misses with a combination
and Keith counters with a nice uppercut.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Keith misses.
Keith jabs at Malkin's body.
Keith punishes Malkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Keith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malkin checks a leg kick.
Malkin attempts a counter takedown but Keith avoids it well and moves away.
Keith looks to land a left hand but Malkin moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Keith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keith throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Keith. Keith gets slowly back to his feet.
Malkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Keith.
Keith connects with a body shot that sends Malkin's belly button to the back.
Keith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Keith misses.
Keith looks for a takedown but Malkin sprawls well.
Evgeniy Malkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kool Keith.
Malkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Malkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keith can do to turn this around?
Malkin moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malkin can't find room to land a body shot as Keith controls the action.
Keith has a couple of punches blocked by Malkin.
Malkin tries to pull guard but Keith holds him up against the cage and eventually Malkin drops back down to his feet.
Malkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malkin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Malkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malkin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Malkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keith wants a takedown.
Keith blocks a body shot from Malkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Keith.
Malkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malkin scrambles back to his feet.
Keith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keith misses with an uppercut.
Malkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Malkin motions for Keith to come forward. Malkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keith throws an overhand right that lands on Malkin's shoulder, as Malkin tries to avoid the shot.
Malkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keith circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Malkin as Keith shoots in.
Malkin rushes Keith and presses him up against the cage.
Malkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keith misses with a body punch.
Malkin misses with a punch to the body.
Keith prevents Malkin from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Malkin fails to land.
Keith tries to work over Malkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Malkin.
Malkin is leaning against Keith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malkin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malkin fails to land.
Keith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malkin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Keith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malkin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keith can turn it around.
Keith has clasped his hands together around Malkin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Malkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keith off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Keith trying to control the hands but Malkin breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malkin but Malkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malkin lands a jab.
Malkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keith wants to land a leg kick but Malkin is out of range.
Malkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keith misses with a leg kick.
Malkin lands a front kick.
Keith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keith as he jumps to the side.
Keith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Malkin. No joy for Keith on that attempt.
Keith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keith misses the shot to the body.
Malkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Malkin lands the left hand.
Malkin lands a head kick!
Keith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malkin throws out the jab.
Keith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malkin can pounce on him.
Keith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keith slips a jab from Malkin.
Malkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malkin scores with a hook to the body. Keith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keith. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malkin.
Malkin staying out of range there.
Malkin slips a jab from Keith.
Keith misses with a body shot.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keith misses with a takedown
and Malkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evgeniy Malkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kool Keith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
Malkin postures up.
Keith wants to sweep but no luck.
Malkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keith keeping moving, preventing Malkin from controlling successfully.
Keith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Keith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Keith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Keith moves out of range as Malkin strikes.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Keith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malkin.
Keith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Malkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keith to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malkin scores with a kick to the body.
Keith avoids the head kick by Malkin.
Keith misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin is looking to slow Keith down with leg kicks.
Keith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malkin.
Keith throws a body shot but no joy.
Malkin misses with a hook.
Malkin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith misses with some punches.
Malkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malkin pulls Keith into guard.
Keith postures up.
Malkin working for submissions but it's allowed Keith to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malkin is looking to improve his position.
Keith is looking to take a break and control but Malkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keith pulls his head out easily.
Keith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malkin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malkin tries to roll over but Keith keeps him under control.
Keith is keen to just control but Malkin is a slippery customer.
Malkin is looking to control Keith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malkin avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keith slips a nice elbow through Malkin's hands, connecting with Malkin's forehead.
Malkin wants to control but Keith passes into side.
Keith is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is looking to regain half guard here but Keith keeps moving and retains side control.
Malkin sneaks back into half guard.
Malkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keith pulls his head out easily.
Malkin manages to get to full guard.
Malkin keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
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.
Keith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkin is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malkin counters with a shoot takedown. Keith fights it but they end up in guard.
Malkin trying to control but Keith is working from the bottom.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Keith is keeping the position.
Keith looking to control.
Keith managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin had his way with Kool Keith in that round.
That's time! Malkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Keith moved away.
Kool Keith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malkin lands a right hook to the body.
Malkin misses with an uppercut
and Keith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keith throws a right and a left that Malkin avoids nicely.
Keith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malkin.
Malkin wants to clinch but Keith slips to the side
letting Keith counter with a right hand.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Keith checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malkin misses with a hook to the body
and Malkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malkin.
Malkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malkin tried to score with a low kick but Keith checks it.
Malkin sets himself, and Keith steps forward looking for the clinch! Malkin avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keith.
Malkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malkin throws a push kick but Keith slaps the foot to one side.
Keith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malkin.
Malkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malkin feints and as Keith raises his hands in defense, Malkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith is trying to control the position but Malkin postures up.
Kool Keith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith pulls Malkin in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
Malkin stays in close to Keith's body and controls the position.
Keith looking for a sweep. Not yet Keith, not yet.
Malkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malkin looking to pass the guard.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith throws a body shot but no joy.
Malkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch! Malkin slams his shin into Keith's torso.
Malkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malkin wants to land a leg kick but Keith is out of range.
It seemed like Keith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keith.
Keith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Keith is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick from Keith misses.
Malkin attempts a counter takedown but Keith avoids it well and moves away.
Keith shoots for a takedown but Malkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keith throws a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keith is trying to control Malkin's posture but Malkin avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Malkin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Keith.
Malkin slows the pace down.
Keith tries to bench press Malkin off him but Malkin keeps the position.
Keith struggling a bit here.
Keith trying to remain calm as Malkin controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
Evgeniy Malkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: JEW FLOW. 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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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Saibot.
Donowitz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saibot, pushing him back against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz misses with a head kick.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Saibot tries to sprawl out of it but Donowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saibot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Donowitz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saibot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Saibot cracks Donowitz with a solid left hand.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saibot passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throwing shots but Donowitz is blocking nicely.
Saibot is looking to stall here but Donowitz recovers full guard.
Saibot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donowitz's head.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Donowitz has wrist control.
Donowitz controlling the position.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Donowitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Donowitz!
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donowitz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donowitz is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz motions for Saibot to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donowitz backs up against the cage.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Saibot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donowitz can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot is nestled in close to Donowitz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Donowitz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Donowitz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saibot lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Donowitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard.
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Saibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saibot working a defensive guard but Donowitz manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saibot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily.
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saibot trying to get back to full guard but Donowitz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Saibot is looking to improve his position but Donowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saibot misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Donowitz as Saibot shoots in.
Saibot digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Donowitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donowitz continues to drive forward.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saibot is fending him off so far but Donowitz persists. Nope, Saibot circles away and we're back to standing.
Saibot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donowitz sprawls well initially but Saibot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz moves into full guard.
Saibot 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.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Saibot postures up and lands a big shot to Donowitz's brow.
Saibot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is keeping the position.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Donowitz trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the position.
Saibot connects with a couple of short punches.
Saibot stands up over Donowitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Donowitz wants to hit a switch here but Saibot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Donowitz there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz wants to hold on but Saibot pushes him away.
Saibot landing strikes from the mount.
Donowitz is trying desperately to improve position.
Donowitz tries to lock up and control but Saibot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Saibot isn't that keen on the idea.
Donowitz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saibot.
Saibot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saibot tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Saibot in the body.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Saibot takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Donowitz trying to hold on to Saibot's head to control him but Saibot postures up.
Donowitz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donowitz.
Donowitz trying to control the position.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot has gone for a leg lock! Donowitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saibot's guard.
Donowitz forces his way into half guard.
Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily.
Donowitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Saibot trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Saibot trying to control here.
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donowitz is keen to just control but Saibot is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Donowitz takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saibot showed some decent athleticism there.
Donowitz wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Saibot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donowitz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot seems to be working for a kimura but Donowitz defends the submission attempt.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control from the bottom.
Donowitz keeping control of the position.
Saibot working over Donowitz with some ground and pound. Donowitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donowitz defending well though.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Saibot working the head and body with strikes.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saibot is thwarting Donowitz's attempts to control the position.
Saibot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donowitz sees it coming and defends easily.
Saibot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donowitz's head.
Donowitz is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Donowitz dodges it nicely.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz trying to control from the bottom.
Donowitz gets back to full guard.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz with a jab.
Saibot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donowitz in his tracks.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Saibot.
Saibot slips under a jab from Donowitz.
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!
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Donowitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots. Moonra has chosen Boombastic as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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275 lbs
29 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra moves into the clinch.
Moonra is looking for a takedown.
Beck lands a right hand.
Moonra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Beck has one foot on Moonra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beck moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonra clinches up with Beck and pushes him back against the cage.
Moonra looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Beck lands with a left to the head.
Moonra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Beck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Beck.
Moonra tries to stall but Beck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moonra doesn't manage to clinch there - Beck circles away.
Beck throws a low kick but Moonra moves out of range easily.
Beck misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra is looking to clinch.
Moonra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moonra connects with a body shot that sends Beck's belly button to the back.
Moonra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moonra misses the body punch
and Beck counters with a solid body kick.
Moonra looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Beck.
Beck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Beck is avoiding it.
Beck tried to counter with a leg kick but Moonra avoided it.
Beck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moonra avoids the head kick by Beck.
Beck lands a leg kick that knocks Moonra off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid body kick from Beck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck scores with a kick to the body.
Beck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck swats away the attempt to clinch by Moonra.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beck!
Beck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beck scores with a kick to the body.
Moonra leaves his chin hanging out and Beck seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Moonra crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Beck!
A very excited looking Hans Beck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Nord!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nord.
Nord throws the kick towards the body but A Bomb avoids it.
A Bomb scores with a nice right hand.
A Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Nord tumbling to the mat! A Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Nord back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vidar Nord has been cut.
Nord dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on A Bomb. That did some damage!
Nord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A Bomb checks a leg kick.
A Bomb throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nord avoids it.
The crowd cheers as A Bomb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nord doesn't seem phased though.
A Bomb misses with a low kick as Nord jumps back.
A Bomb misses with a straight left.
A Bomb motions for Nord to come forward. A Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nord goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as A Bomb blocks the leg kick.
A Bomb with a nice cross.
Nord takes a swing at A Bomb's ribcage but misses.
A Bomb misses with a looping left.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for A Bomb. That snapped Nord's head back.
A Bomb thumps Nord with a low kick.
A Bomb tries to land a front kick but Nord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nord looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nord moves away.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A Bomb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb throws the left hand but Nord avoids the punch easily.
Nord just misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb throws a shot to the body.
Nord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from A Bomb.
A head kick misses from A Bomb.
Nord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A Bomb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
Nord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calm Like A Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
A head kick by A Bomb misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nord blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
Nord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A Bomb needs to keep his hands up - Nord had a free shot at his head there.
A Bomb misses with an uppercut. Nord saw that one coming.
Nord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A Bomb cracks Nord with a good jab.
A Bomb loads up on a big right hand but Nord slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Nord's corner calls for a 1-2. Nord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
A Bomb throws a right hand that Nord ducks under and follows up with a left that Nord also avoids with ease.
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!
Nord swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A Bomb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb throws a nice head kick!
A Bomb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A Bomb cracks Nord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nord swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
Nord slips under a jab from A Bomb.
Nord changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A Bomb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from A Bomb does it's job there.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nord can do to turn this around?
A Bomb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A Bomb tries to land a front kick but Nord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A Bomb throws a quick head kick that knocks Nord silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! A Bomb is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33 - 15 - 0 |
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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
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borschev throws a big shot that misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man misses with a hook. Borschev ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Borschev misses its target.
Borschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Borschev lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Borschev misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Borschev.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borschev gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Man misses with some punches.
Man tries to work over Borschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borschev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borschev prevents a body shot from Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borschev.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man lands a body punch.
Borschev is breathing heavily.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Borschev avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borschev prevents a body shot from Man.
Borschev is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borschev's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Borschev on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Borschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man digs a right hand into Borschev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borschev's gas tank.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Borschev controls his hands.
Borschev prevents a body shot from Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Borschev controls the action.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to work over Borschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borschevs head.
Borschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Borschev prevents a body shot from Man.
Borschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Borschev controls the action.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Borschev avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man presses Borschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Borschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Borschev controls his hands.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borschev manages to break the clinch.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borschev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Borschev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Borschev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borschev motions for Man to come forward. Borschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschev throws a front kick that sends Man stumbling back into the cage.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Man throws an elbow but Borschev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Borschev being controlled for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Borschev struggling a bit here.
Man staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borschev misses with a head kick.
Borschev moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Borschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Man defending well as Borschev loads up on a big left hand.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borschev defends it well.
Borschev is looking to land body kicks.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Borschev looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Borschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Borschev.
Borschev misses with an uppercut.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borschev rather than just go for the knockout.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borschev lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Borschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Borschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Man is breathing heavily.
Borschev throws a leg kick that misses.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Borschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Borschev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Man has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Borschev is working hard here to advance position.
Man trying to control but Borschev is working from the bottom.
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!
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man won't allow Borschev to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Man.
Borschev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Borschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschev.
Borschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Borschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borschev.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man misses with a body punch
and Borschev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking.
Borschev throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Borschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Dmitry Borschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Borschev. Those never looked like landing.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Borschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Borschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Borschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Borschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dmitry Borschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man'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. This is the final round!
Man digs a good body shot into Borschev's ribs.
Borschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man swings for the body but Borschev moves out of range.
Borschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Borschev missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man with the counter takedown but Borschev avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Borschev fights it but they end up in guard.
Borschev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is pulling down on Borschev's head to control his posture.
Borschev looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
Borschev controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man works over Borschev with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Borschev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borschev preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borschev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borschev won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Borschev content to stall in guard here.
Borschev advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man trying to control but Borschev postures up.
Man is looking for a sweep. Borschev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Borschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borschev scores with a push kick.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borschev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borschev throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Borschev.
I think Borschev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dmitry Borschev!
Our winner, Dmitry Borschev, 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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