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GKNY 57 - Sackett V Markovic PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toquinho Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Neutron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toquinho Palhares 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toquinho Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Neutron!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neutron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Neutron.
Neutron lands a nice hook to Palhares's body. Palhares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neutron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neutron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neutron scores with a nice head shot.
Neutron lands a nice shot that snaps Palhares's head back.
Neutron connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neutron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neutron.
Neutron lands an overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neutron has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Palhares checks a low kick from Neutron.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neutron but Neutron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neutron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neutron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palhares has time to react.
Palhares fails with the takedown
and Neutron counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toquinho Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neutron counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares is rocked!
Neutron knocks out Palhares with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Neutron before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Neutron picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Neutron!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gilliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Devon Gilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz throws a front kick aimed at Gilliam's knee but Gilliam avoids it well.
Gilliam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Strunz tried to score with a low kick but Gilliam checks it.
Gilliam throws a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strunz throws a push kick but Gilliam slaps the foot to one side.
Strunz scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilliams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strunz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gilliam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Gilliam throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Gilliam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strunz connects with a high kick.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gilliam's head backwards.
Strunz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strunz misses with a hook. Gilliam ducked under it nicely.
Gilliam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz cracks Gilliam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strunz throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliam takes one to the side of the head.
Gilliam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strunz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilliam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gilliam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gilliam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gilliam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gilliam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strunz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gilliam misses with a hook.
Gilliam tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strunz throws a jab when Gilliam was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strunz checks a leg kick.
Gilliam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands a jab.
Gilliam misses with a double jab.
Strunz is looking to score with low kicks.
Strunz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gilliam wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Strunz connects with a jab.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilliam misses with a series of wild punches.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Gilliam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilliam ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilliam is just out of range.
Strunz tests Gilliam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws the left hand but Gilliam avoids the punch easily.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
Strunz throws a jab when Gilliam was well out of range.
Strunz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilliam manages to avoid it.
It looked like Gilliam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gilliam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilliam wants to slow Strunz down by chopping away at his legs.
Gilliam lands a right hook to the body.
Strunz throws a hook but Gilliam blocks it.
Gilliam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strunz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Gilliam misses.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz looks to land a body kick but Gilliam moved away.
Gilliam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Gilliam tries to counter by clinching up but Strunz breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilliam tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gilliam misses with a hook.
Gilliam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strunz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gilliam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Gilliam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Gilliam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilliam misses with a body shot.
Gilliam misses with an uppercut. Strunz saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Gilliam throws a looping overhand right but Strunz ducks down to avoid it.
Gilliam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gilliam fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gilliam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz takes a swing at Gilliam's ribcage but misses.
Gilliam throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilliam swinging wildly here.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Gilliam moved out of range nicely.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz lands a slapping body shot.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Gilliam moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Gilliam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilliam is looking to counter punch.
Gilliam tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz scores with a jab.
Gilliam misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strunz.
Gilliam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gilliam has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Gilliam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilliam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilliam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz blocking some punches.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz catches Gilliam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilliam's head.
Strunz lands a nice shot to the body.
Strunz connects with a solid leg kick.
Gilliam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Gilliam lands with a straight right. Strunz didn't see that one coming.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz looks to land a body kick but Gilliam moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Gilliam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strunz moves out of range as Gilliam strikes.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Gilliam avoids it with no problem.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Gilliam checks it.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strunz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilliam.
Strunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilliam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilliam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strunz.
Strunz lands a head shot.
Jab from Strunz.
Strunz works the jab nicely.
Strunz takes a swing at Gilliam's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Gilliam slips the punch.
Jab from Gilliam.
Strunz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gilliam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strunz tries a low kick but Gilliam avoids it.
Gilliam misses with a lunging right hand
and Strunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gilliam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gilliam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strunz slips under a jab from Gilliam.
Gilliam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Gilliam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilliam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gilliam missing with a left hand there. Strunz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Gilliam has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gilliam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilliam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strunz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Strunz misses.
Gilliam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strunz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Gilliam finds it's target.
Gilliam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilliam doesn't manage to clinch there - Strunz circles away.
Gilliam takes one to the chin there.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gilliam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gilliam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Gilliam is out of range.
Strunz thumps Gilliam with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Strunz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gilliam moves into the clinch.
Gilliam misses with some punches.
Strunz is working Gilliam over against the cage.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Strunz manages to break the clinch.
Gilliam moves in looking to clinch but Strunz pushes him off.
Gilliam looks to land a combination but Strunz avoids it well.
Gilliam clobbers Strunz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gilliam throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilliams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strunz connects with a body shot that sends Gilliam's belly button to the back.
Gilliam throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gilliam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Gilliam's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilliam's head.
Strunz scores with a hook to the body. Gilliam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Gilliam saw it coming and moves away.
Gilliam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
Gilliam ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilliam. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilliam.
Strunz lands a head kick!
Strunz clobbers Gilliam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Strunz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilliam at a distance.
Gilliam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz thumps Gilliam with a low kick.
Gilliam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strunz's head.
Gilliam tries to clinch up.
Strunz takes a swing at Gilliam's ribcage but misses.
Bronko Strunz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gilliam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Gilliam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gilliam looks to land a left hand but Strunz moved out of range nicely.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilliam moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Good leg kick by Strunz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gilliam misses.
Strunz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilliam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gilliam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Strunz coming out on top.
Gilliam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strunz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Gilliam seems unphased.
Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilliam misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Strunz walks into a stiff left hand from Gilliam.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilliam's calf.
Gilliam throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Strunz misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strunz checks a leg kick.
Gilliam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilliam.
Gilliam lands a jab.
Gilliam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gilliam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strunz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilliam doesn't seem bothered though.
Strunz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strunz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Psycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Luke Psycho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Psycho!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagemedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Psycho to the mat! Psycho manages to get full guard.
Nurmagemedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Psycho is retaining full guard.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but Psycho is working from the bottom.
Nurmagemedov content to stall in guard here.
Psycho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagemedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Psycho is tightening it up a little... Nurmagemedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nurmagemedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nurmagemedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Psycho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Psycho!
After winning the bout, Luke Psycho 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmussen has chosen Era – Ameno as his entrance music. Christian Rasmussen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen connects with a leg kick. Morris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morris walks into a straight right hand from Rasmussen.
Morris looks to clinch
and Rasmussen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasmussen lands a head kick. Morris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rasmussen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rasmussen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morris eats them both and turns towards Rasmussen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasmussen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Morris tries to clinch but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Donk. Rasmussen catches Morris right on the button with a cross.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasmussen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morris backs up against the cage.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasmussen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morris's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen has managed to clinch.
Rasmussen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morris's face.
Morris is trying to pull guard but Rasmussen has him pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen lands a right hand.
Rasmussen lands a knee to the head.
Morris is rocked!
Morris is trying to pull guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasmussen has Morris pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Morris is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rasmussen - that's hurt Morris badly! Oh, another knee lands and Morris is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Morris doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Christian Rasmussen!
Christian Rasmussen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paave Heiskanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hesa MC had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paave Heiskanen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MC tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heiskanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for MC.
MC tries to clinch there but Heiskanen circles away.
MC fails with an attempt to clinch.
MC is looking to clinch but Heiskanen is avoiding it.
Heiskanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heiskanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heiskanen throws the left hand but MC avoids the punch easily.
MC definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MC closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heiskanen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC is looking to clinch but Heiskanen is avoiding it.
MC darts in and clinches Heiskanen up against the cage.
Heiskanen avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
MC scores with a hook to the body.
MC misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC misses with a body punch.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
MC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MC tries a body shot but Heiskanen blocks it.
MC lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from MC.
MC blocks a body shot from Heiskanen.
MC lands an elbow just above Heiskanen 's eye.
Heiskanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from MC fails to land.
MC missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiskanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heiskanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of MC backwards.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, MC throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MC misses with the head strike.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Heiskanen blocks with his arms.
MC is leaning against Heiskanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heiskanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC looks to clinch
so Heiskanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MC avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MC is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
MC creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiskanen blocks the elbow strike.
MC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MC missing with knees to the body.
Heiskanen is trying to stall.
MC throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heiskanen blocks it with crossed arms.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heiskanen's defenses.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MC letting Heiskanen take a breather here.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
Heiskanen managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
Heiskanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MC connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heiskanen's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiskanen blocks a body shot from MC.
A knee to the head by MC.
Heiskanen has a couple of punches blocked by MC.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heiskanen avoids it.
Heiskanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MC misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heiskanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiskanen prevents a body shot from MC.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heiskanen's defenses.
MC missing with knees to the body.
Heiskanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heiskanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesa MC dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MC moves to clinch but Heiskanen breaks away
and Heiskanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MC uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heiskanen.
MC moves into the clinch successfully.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MC goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MC misses with a knee strike.
MC with a knee to the head.
Heiskanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heiskanen cracks MC with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiskanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heiskanen throws a punch but it's blocked by MC.
MC lands a knee to the body.
Heiskanen misses with a punch on the inside.
MC working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heiskanen is defending well for now.
MC lands a nice uppercut.
Heiskanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MC misses with a knee to the head.
Heiskanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MC blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Heiskanen's ribcage.
MC throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heiskanens head.
MC misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heiskanen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MC.
MC lands a knee to the head.
MC landing knees to the head.
Heiskanen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Heiskanen is still on wobbly legs! Can MC finish him?
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heiskanen can do to turn this around?
Heiskanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
MC throws a big uppercut that drops Heiskanen! More strikes from MC and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heiskanen lies dazed against the cage as MC celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hesa MC!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Xander Cage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Murhaa moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cage misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Cage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa cracks Cage with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Cage lands with a nice combination. Murhaa backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Cage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Cage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Cage's front leg.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cage checks it well.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Cage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Cage saw it coming and moves away.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Cage.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Cage.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Cage misses
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage misses with a hook.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a one two combo.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Murhaa swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Cage misses
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murhaa is able to avoid easily.
Cage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cage misses the jab.
Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Cage throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Cage is rocked!
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa pounces like a tiger and cracks Cage with a vicious hook! Cage is down but not out! Murhaa follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Cederqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cederqvist!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momochi misses with a hook
and Cederqvist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Momochi misses with a takedown
and Cederqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Momochi avoids a kick to the body.
Cederqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cederqvist but Cederqvist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cederqvist tries to land a front kick but Momochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cederqvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Momochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cederqvist counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi looks for a takedown but Cederqvist sprawls well.
Momochi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cederqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Momochi gets the takedown into side control.
Cederqvist tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cederqvist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momochi . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cederqvist wants to control but Momochi is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Momochi 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Momochi unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cederqvist is looking to escape.
Momochi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Momochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cederqvist is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momochi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Momochi throwing strikes here but Cederqvist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cederqvist blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Momochi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cederqvist tries to reverse the position but Momochi maintains control.
Momochi has control of Cederqvist's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cederqvist regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cederqvist wants to control but Momochi is having none of it.
Cederqvist can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi has hold of Cederqvist's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cederqvist manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Momochi trying to control but Cederqvist is having none of it.
Momochi misses with a head shot.
Cederqvist is in a horrible position here. Momochi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cederqvist tries to reverse the position but Momochi maintains control.
Momochi throwing strikes here but Cederqvist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cederqvist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Momochi lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Momochi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Momochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cederqvist is looking to escape.
Momochi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cederqvist to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cederqvist shrugs it off.
Momochi controlling the pace for now.
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!
Momochi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cederqvist looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Momochi ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sandayu Momochi waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Second Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen The Dust Brothers - This Is Your Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Durden throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Fist slips under a jab from Durden.
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Durden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Durden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fist misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Fist misses with a few strikes there.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist works Durden's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Fist looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Fist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden staying out of range there.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Durden tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Fist tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durden lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fist, as that shot connected.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fist cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durden drives through and clinches with Fist against the cage.
Durden has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durden.
Durden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fist prevents it.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
A body shot lands from Fist.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Fist stops a takedown attempt from Durden.
Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
Durden looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Durden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Durden.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist 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.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Fist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist is looking to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Fist defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fist lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
Fist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Fist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Second Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Fist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Durden feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Durden tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fist thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden wants to take the fight to the mat but Fist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durden misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fist after a bit of a struggle.
Fist scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Fist working hard to break the clinch.
Fist prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Durden scores with a four punch combination!
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
And Durden tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Second Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden thumps Fist with a low kick.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Fist. No joy for Durden on that attempt.
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden moves away from the strike by Fist.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Despite the aggression on Durden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fist stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Fist throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fist throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durden manages to circle out of the way.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Fist tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Fist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Durden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fist blocks the leg kick.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Fist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden misses with a low kick as Fist jumps back.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
And Durden tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Durden tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist connects with the punch.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durden blocks a jab.
Fist throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Durden is looking to clinch.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Second Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Fist swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden with the counter takedown but Fist avoids it easily.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden tries to clinch but Fist is having none of it.
Fist feinted with a counter takedown.
Durden tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
A jab from Fist does it's job there.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a hook.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fist jabs at Durden's body.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Second Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Second Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Second Fist made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Tyler Durden stepped up to the mic, saying 'That ain't right! I have no idea how could it happen...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stormy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shayne Corson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shayne Corson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stormy Crow!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
Corson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crow throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corson.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corson throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Corson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
Crow scores with a body shot.
Corson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Corson's head coaches at LOD - Combat Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
Crow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Corson misses with a low kick as Crow jumps back.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Corson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crow.
Crow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow throws a low kick but Corson avoids it.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corson scores with a punch to the head.
Corson connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corson in his tracks.
Corson checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow pushes Corson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow lands an uppercut.
Crow misses with a body punch.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corsons head.
Crow blocks a body shot from Corson.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Corson lands with a left to the head.
Crow blocks an uppercut.
Corson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crow misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Corson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corson.
Corson works on Crow's body with a couple of short punches.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
Crow blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Crow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Corson.
Corson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corson tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Corson presses Crow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corson taking a breather.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Corson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Crow stalling in the clinch but Corson improves position.
Corson lands a shoulder strike.
Crow is rocked!
Corson pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Corson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crow with a big uppercut! Crow tries to clinch up but Corson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crow to the mat! Crow covers up and Corson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordecai Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milo Markovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Markovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Markovic.
A short left from Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic wants to stall.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markovic controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett pushes Markovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markovic blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Markovic tries to tie him up.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Markovic blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Markovic tries to tie him up.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markovic.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Markovic wants the takedown. Sackett is fighting it off but Markovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sackett's guard against the cage.
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!
Markovic preventing the sweep.
Sackett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markovic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Markovic with a nice head shot there.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Markovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Markovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Markovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett wants to stand up but Markovic is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett tries to sprawl but Markovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Markovic stops Sackett from getting back to his feet.
Sackett has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markovic is on him like a limpet, forcing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markovic's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett is working Markovic over against the cage.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
The referee calls for Markovic to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett gets underhooks to prevent Markovic's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markovic tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett is pressed up against the cage. Markovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sackett down to the mat. Sackett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch.
Markovic managing to block the knees to the body from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markovic can do to turn this around?
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Sackett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sackett.
Markovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Sackett is controlling him.
Sackett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Markovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Markovic's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic'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.
Markovic shoots in but Sackett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic has his takedown stuffed
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mordecai Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Sackett darts in and clinches Markovic up against the cage.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Markovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic can't break the clinch.
Markovic tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic is rocked!
Markovic blocking some punches.
Markovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch but Sackett keeps him there for the moment.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Markovic stalling against the cage.
Markovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Markovic letting Sackett take a breather here.
Sackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A right hand to the body from Markovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries to stall but Sackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markovic looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett lands a jab to Markovic's midsection.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sackett to the ground. Markovic is now in Sackett's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett is pulling down on Markovic's head to control his posture.
Markovic stops Sackett from standing up.
Markovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sackett wants to stand but Markovic is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markovic's guard.
Sackett won't allow Markovic to sweep him here.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sackett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sackett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sackett is pushing down on Markovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Sackett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Markovic taking some punishment here, with Sackett in his half guard.
Sackett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sackett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sackett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Markovic's temple.
Sackett looks to land a strike but Markovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Markovic's brow.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sackett arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Markovic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
Milo Markovic was interviewed post fight and said 'No shame in losing to the best, back to the drawing board...'.
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