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GKNy 68 - Halleck V Chambers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benno Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benno Wagner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon gets caught flat footed, as Wagner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wagner stalling in the clinch but Bon improves position.
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bon.
We've been informed that Bon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wagner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bon sprawls well initially but Wagner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bon has one foot on Wagner 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wagner 's head.
It looks like Benno Wagner has been cut.
Wagner moves into the clinch successfully.
Bon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Bon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bon works Wagner 's body with a nice hook.
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bon avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bon is refusing to be controlled, as Wagner sits in half guard.
Bon has one foot on Wagner 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bon can pounce on him.
Wagner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner is working Bon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner stops Bon from standing up.
Wagner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wagner shoots in for a double leg but Bon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benno Wagner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Bon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Bon looks to move away, Wagner throws a big counter combo but Bon just gets out of the way.
Bon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but Bon moves away
and Bon counters with a left to the body.
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bon can't break the clinch.
Bon tries to circle away but Wagner has him pinned against the cage.
Bon tries to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner successfully pulls guard.
Wagner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bon stands up from Wagner 's guard - Bon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bon leaves Wagner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon fakes the leg kick and cracks Wagner in the body.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
Bon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bon.
Bon scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
Bon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagner with a body shot.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Bon keeps it at a distance.
Bon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wagner will feel that in the morning.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Bon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benno Wagner 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wagner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bon finds it's way round the side to connect with Wagner 's head.
Bon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bon loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Wagner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Bon throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Bon.
As Bon looks to move away, Wagner throws a big counter combo but Bon just gets out of the way.
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Bon tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bon has one foot on Wagner 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benno Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner .
Wagner misses with a takedown
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bon is looking for the big counter here.
Wagner closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Remy Bon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner shoots and misses
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benno Wagner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bon misses with a head kick.
Bon misses with a double jab
and Wagner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bon won't be happy with that.
Bon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two 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!
Bon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wagner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wagner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner fails with the takedown
and Bon counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner misses with a takedown
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bon as he connects with a hook.
Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bon to the ground. Wagner is now in Bon's guard.
Bon wants to get back to his feet but Wagner passes into half guard.
Wagner controlling the pace.
Bon is trying to stand.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Bon defending well.
Bon pushes Wagner off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon leaves Wagner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
Benno Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Bon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bon!
Bon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bon circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Wagner drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bon follows Wagner to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Bon!
Remy Bon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rinat Crocodilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pyrrhus Epirus enters the cage!
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rinat Crocodilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocodilov looks to land a combination but Epirus avoids it well.
Epirus throws a head kick but Crocodilov moves out of range.
Crocodilov throws a hook but Epirus blocks it.
Crocodilov misses with a body shot.
Epirus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Epirus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crocodilov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Pyrrhus Epirus has been cut.
Epirus looks to throw a body kick
and Crocodilov counters with a straight right hand.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocodilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Epirus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Crocodilov misses.
A left lands for Crocodilov.
Epirus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epirus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epirus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocodilov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus takes one on the button.
Crocodilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epirus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epirus lands a head kick. Crocodilov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crocodilov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crocodilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crocodilov throws a nice looking combination but Epirus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Epirus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epirus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocodilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epirus manages to avoid it.
Crocodilov cracks Epirus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crocodilov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crocodilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov swinging wildly here.
Crocodilov blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Crocodilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crocodilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epirus moves away from the strike by Crocodilov.
Epirus feints and then cracks Crocodilov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crocodilov down.
Crocodilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Crocodilov misses.
Epirus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epirus throws a push kick but Crocodilov slaps the foot to one side.
Crocodilov takes a swing at Epirus's ribcage but misses.
Epirus slips under a jab from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epirus slips a straight right by Crocodilov.
Crocodilov defending well as Epirus loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Crocodilov misses the target.
Epirus dodges the punch combination from Crocodilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus drops his hands momentarily and Crocodilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Crocodilov misses its intended target.
Crocodilov looks to land a combination but Epirus avoids it well.
Epirus staying out of range there.
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Epirus avoids them all with ease.
Epirus misses with a two punch combination.
Epirus throws a front kick aimed at Crocodilov's knee but Crocodilov avoids it well.
Epirus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crocodilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epirus misses with a straight left.
Crocodilov swinging wildly here.
Crocodilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epirus counters with a series of strikes. Crocodilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocodilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epirus moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epirus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov scores with a sloppy right hand. Epirus should have avoided that one.
Epirus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epirus scoring well with a low kick there.
Crocodilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crocodilov avoids the head kick by Epirus.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epirus scores with a nice body kick.
Epirus throws a front kick that sends Crocodilov stumbling back into the cage.
Crocodilov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crocodilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epirus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crocodilov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocodilov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crocodilov looks to throw the jab but Epirus is out of range.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epirus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epirus ducks under a wild hook from Crocodilov.
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 Rinat Crocodilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pyrrhus Epirus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crocodilov lands a jab to the nose.
Epirus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocodilov.
A big left from Crocodilov misses.
Crocodilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epirus.
Epirus throws a head kick but Crocodilov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crocodilov misses the target.
Crocodilov throws a hook but Epirus blocks it.
Epirus misses with a leg kick.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocodilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Epirus.
A shot to the body from Epirus misses
and Crocodilov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rinat Crocodilov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Crocodilov.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocodilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Crocodilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Epirus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crocodilov.
Epirus misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Crocodilov.
Crocodilov scores with a nice strike.
Crocodilov misses with a two punch combination.
Crocodilov lands a head shot.
Epirus avoids the body shot from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crocodilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crocodilov misses with a looping right.
Crocodilov scores with a jab to the body.
Epirus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocodilov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epirus circles away quickly and effectively.
Epirus staying out of range there.
Epirus throws a nice head kick!
Crocodilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epirus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epirus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epirus, right into the meat.
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Epirus avoids them all with ease.
Epirus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crocodilov blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Crocodilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epirus was well out of range. Poor timing from Crocodilov.
Epirus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Epirus throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocodilov counters with a nice uppercut.
Crocodilov misses with the combination.
Crocodilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocodilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epirus moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus lands a high kick!
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocodilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crocodilov looks to throw the jab but Epirus is out of range.
Crocodilov tries to bum rush Epirus with a series of wild strikes but Epirus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epirus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crocodilov to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crocodilov. Epirus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocodilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epirus counters with a three punch combo that has Crocodilov backing up. Crocodilov nods at Epirus to acknowledge the strikes.
Epirus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crocodilov.
Epirus lands a head kick that stumbles Crocodilov and the fighters go to the mat.
Crocodilov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epirus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crocodilov's guard.
Oh Crocodilov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crocodilov wants to stand but Epirus is controlling the position.
Epirus wants to stand but Crocodilov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crocodilov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crocodilov misses with a wild body shot.
Crocodilov scores with a hook.
Epirus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Crocodilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epirus throws a sloppy head kick and Crocodilov moves out of range easily.
Epirus connects with an inside leg kick.
Crocodilov lands with a right hand.
Epirus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crocodilov works the jab nicely.
Crocodilov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epirus slips under a jab from Crocodilov.
A big right from Crocodilov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Crocodilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pyrrhus Epirus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Epirus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crocodilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epirus.
Epirus blocks a jab.
Epirus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epirus slips a jab and a cross from Crocodilov.
Epirus connects with an inside leg kick.
Crocodilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus connects with an inside leg kick.
Epirus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocodilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodilov moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crocodilov, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Crocodilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epirus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilov throws a right hand that Epirus ducks under and follows up with a left that Epirus also avoids with ease.
Epirus throws a head kick that Crocodilov semi-blocks.
Crocodilov cracks Epirus with a good jab.
Crocodilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epirus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crocodilov misses the target.
Crocodilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epirus throws out the jab.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epirus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epirus tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocodilov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epirus at a distance.
Epirus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crocodilov misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epirus.
Crocodilov throws a right hand that Epirus ducks under and follows up with a left that Epirus also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocodilov misses with a hook. Epirus ducked under it nicely.
Crocodilov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus scores with a head kick.
Crocodilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crocodilov duly obliges.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epirus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epirus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crocodilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crocodilov misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Crocodilov.
Epirus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crocodilov if he has to take too many more of those.
Crocodilov throws a combination. Epirus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Pyrrhus Epirus's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epirus.
Crocodilov looks to land a right hand but Epirus moved out of range.
Epirus throws a right and a left that Crocodilov avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Crocodilov misses its target.
Crocodilov scores with a hook.
Epirus dodges the punch combination from Crocodilov.
Epirus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epirus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocodilov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crocodilov blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Crocodilov misses with a straight right.
Epirus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crocodilov throws a looping overhand right but Epirus ducks down to avoid it.
Crocodilov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov misses with a wild body shot.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocodilov misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Good exchange - Crocodilov coming out on top.
Rinat Crocodilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epirus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crocodilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocodilov blocks a head kick by Epirus.
A combination from Crocodilov does no damage.
Crocodilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Crocodilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epirus misses the shot to the body.
Crocodilov loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Crocodilov misses with a two punch combination.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinat Crocodilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crocodilov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinat Crocodilov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Cartona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaliev has chosen T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adam Khaliev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Cartona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliev tests Cartona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khaliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khaliev instigates a clinch.
Cartona throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaliev.
Cartona lands a right hand.
Khaliev successfully pulls guard.
Khaliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartona is one step ahead there.
Khaliev has his foot on Cartona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartona works his way back into a safe position though.
Khaliev controls Cartona momentarily but Cartona frees himself.
Cartona is looking to stand up but Khaliev won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartona is aware though and is defending well.
Khaliev is trying to control the position but Cartona postures up.
Khaliev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartona defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartona wants to stand but Khaliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Khaliev looking for a guillotine here but Cartona defends easily.
Khaliev working for a triangle but Cartona defends it easily.
Khaliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khaliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khaliev looking for a guillotine here but Cartona defends easily.
Khaliev is looking to stand back up but Cartona counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khaliev.
Khaliev is looking to improve his position.
Khaliev gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartona is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khaliev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cartona is looking to defend but Khaliev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cartona! Khaliev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cartona taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Khaliev!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adam Khaliev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Rougeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malakai Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rougeau's entrance music is Ned's Atomic Dustbin- Kill Your Television. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Rougeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malakai Rex!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
Rex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rougeau.
Rougeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Rougeau tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rougeau lands with a right hand.
Rougeau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rougeau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rougeau stops Rex from standing up.
Rougeau lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rougeau chips away with some ground and pound.
Rougeau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rex has wrist control.
Rougeau is in close to Rex's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rougeau scoring with some ground and pound.
Rougeau slips nicely into half guard.
Rex is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rougeau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rougeau drops an elbow to the side of Rex's head.
Rex pushes Rougeau off looking to stand but Rougeau dives back in and keeps control.
Rougeau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rougeau creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Rex is out cold and this one is all over! Rougeau climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacques Rougeau!
An out of breath Jacques Rougeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Meen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Gilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Meen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Gilly!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gilly throws a looping overhand right but Meen ducks down to avoid it.
Meen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meen scores with a jab to the body.
Meen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gilly tries to work over Meen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Meen.
Gilly takes an elbow to the temple.
Meen working aggressively here.
Meen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gilly blocks an uppercut.
Gilly lands a left hand.
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Good body shot from Meen.
Gilly misses with the head strike.
Gilly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meen blocks a body shot from Gilly.
Meen blocks a body shot from Gilly.
Gilly tries to land a knee to the head but Meen blocks with his arms.
Meen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gilly is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Davey Gilly has been cut.
Meen working aggressively here.
Meen tries a body shot but Gilly blocks it.
Gilly lands with a right to the head.
Meen blocks an uppercut.
Meen has a couple of punches blocked by Gilly.
Gilly stalling the fight.
Meen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilly tries to land a knee to the head but Meen blocks with his arms.
Gilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meen throws a head punch that misses.
Meen throws a head punch that misses.
Gilly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meen avoids it.
Meen slowing the pace effectively.
Gilly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meen's face.
Meen pushes Gilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meen misses with an elbow strike.
Gilly prevents a body shot from Meen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilly blocks the elbow strike.
Meen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meen.
Meen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meen is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilly.
Gilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilly.
Gilly takes a shot to the head.
Gilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gilly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Meen.
Gilly blocks an elbow strike from Meen.
Gilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gilly can turn it around.
Gilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Meen.
Gilly slows down the pace here.
Meen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meen wants to stall.
Meen misses with an elbow strike.
Meen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilly misses with some punches.
Gilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Gilly to work.
Meen has a couple of punches blocked by Gilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilly.
Meen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meen scores with a shot to the side of Gilly's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meen lands with a left to the head.
Meen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilly.
A head punch on the inside from Meen fails to land.
Meen tries a body shot but Gilly blocks it.
Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meen or not.
Gilly tries to stall but Meen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilly lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilly lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Erik Meen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilly is just out of range.
Gilly wants to counter the offense by Meen and move into the clinch position.
Gilly misses with a body shot.
Meen ducks right into an uppercut from Gilly.
Meen throws the left hand but Gilly avoids the punch easily.
Meen throws a right hand that misses
and Gilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Meen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meen misses with a head kick.
Meen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilly.
Meen cracks Gilly with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilly.
Meen throws a right hand that Gilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilly also avoids with ease.
Meen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
and Meen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gilly! He's just covering up as Meen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Meen!
Our winner, Erik Meen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lefteris Samaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Umalatov's choice of entrance music: Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Samaras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samaras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.
Umalatov gets the takedown into side control.
Umalatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samaras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Umalatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samaras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov swings around for an armbar but Samaras sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Umalatov's guard.
Umalatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umalatov working for submissions but it's allowed Samaras to get to half guard.
Samaras has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Samaras moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Umalatov.
Umalatov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Umalatov can't escape the position.
Umalatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Samaras is looking to stand but Umalatov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Samaras is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Samaras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umalatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samaras swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.
Lefteris Samaras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samaras throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov darts in looking for a takedown but Samaras gets double underhooks and turns Umalatov into the cage.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Samaras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Samaras lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Samaras misses.
Samaras's corner calls for a 1-2. Samaras obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umalatov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samaras's guard.
Samaras keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samaras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samaras keeping full guard, as Umalatov tries to pass.
Samaras keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov is fighting to break Samaras's control of his arms but Samaras is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Umalatov advances position into side control!
Umalatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samaras keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samaras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umalatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samaras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefteris Samaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samaras as he jumps to the side.
Samaras throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Samaras.
Umalatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Samaras.
Samaras lands an overhand right.
Samaras keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samaras.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
It looked like Samaras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samaras looks to land a right hand but Umalatov moved out of range.
Samaras looks to score with a jab to the body but Umalatov is just out of range.
Samaras misses with a looping left.
Samaras misses with a straight right.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Samaras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samaras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umalatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gasan Umalatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samaras struggling a bit here.
Umalatov tries for a kimura but Samaras is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samaras, who protects the arm well.
Umalatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samaras keeps Umalatov under control for a moment.
Samaras is looking to regain half guard here but Umalatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Umalatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samaras, who protects the arm well.
Samaras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umalatov looking to control but instead Samaras has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Umalatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samaras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umalatov prevents Samaras from improving his position.
Umalatov is working for a kimura but Samaras is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umalatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Umalatov trying to control from half guard but Samaras is working away.
Samaras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Umalatov passes Samaras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umalatov is looking for a kimura but Samaras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umalatov to get the leverage.
Umalatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lefteris Samaras will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Umalatov wants to clinch.
Samaras stuffs the takedown attempt from Umalatov. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Samaras pushes him off.
Samaras scores with a jab.
Samaras lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samaras.
Umalatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samaras appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samaras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.
Umalatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samaras tries to avoid it but Umalatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samaras to the ground. Samaras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Samaras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umalatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Samaras.
Samaras lands a jab to the head.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Samaras keeps it at a distance.
Umalatov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samaras throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samaras 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Samaras there.
Samaras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samaras but Samaras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samaras defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Samaras sprawls well. He's pushed Umalatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samaras jabs at Umalatov's body.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samaras as he jumps to the side.
Umalatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Samaras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt
so Samaras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umalatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samaras passes into side control.
Samaras stands up.
Samaras lands a slapping body shot.
Samaras lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Samaras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Samaras clinches up with Umalatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lefteris Samaras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Samaras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samaras lands an uppercut.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samaras tries a body shot but Umalatov blocks it.
Samaras breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Samaras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samaras, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Samaras!
Lefteris Samaras was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Global Offensive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chang Thong Song has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Global Offensive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong Song gets a takedown into half guard.
Offensive has one foot on Thong Song's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Offensive looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Offensive takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Offensive misses its intended target.
Thong Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Thong Song is looking to clinch but Offensive is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thong Song 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.
Offensive walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Offensive throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thong Song.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Offensive throwing a counter right hand but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thong Song misses the target.
Offensive throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Offensive loads up on a big right hand but Thong Song slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offensive misses with a straight right.
Thong Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Offensive.
And Thong Song tries to counter it with a takedown but Offensive pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thong Song swings widly with a right hand
and Offensive counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Offensive is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thong Song's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Offensive throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Offensive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Offensive on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thong Song rushes Offensive and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thong Song.
Offensive has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
A short left from Offensive.
Offensive is working Thong Song over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thong Song fails to land.
Thong Song tries to throw a body punch but Offensive avoids it by throwing Thong Song back against the cage.
Offensive lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Offensive throws a head punch that misses.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong Song changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Offensive fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offensive avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Offensive misses the target.
Offensive misses with a left hand
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offensive throws a big shot that misses.
Thong Song looks to land a combination but Offensive avoids it well.
Thong Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Offensive.
Thong Song throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Offensive was covering up waiting for the punch and Thong Song finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Offensive holds on and takes a little breather.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offensive swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Offensive keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looking to pass the guard.
Thong Song passes Offensive's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thong Song is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Offensive has managed to free his arm - good work.
Offensive has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thong Song is on him like a limpet, forcing Offensive back against the cage.
The referee calls for Offensive to work.
Thong Song is looking to take this one to the mat.
Global Offensive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Offensive throws a head punch that misses.
Thong Song lands a shoulder strike.
Thong Song tries for a takedown. No joy.
Offensive tries to stall but Thong Song uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thong Song is looking for a takedown.
Thong Song tries to work over Offensive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thong Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thong Song tries to work over Offensive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offensive is struggling to control the position.
Thong Song is working for takedown but Offensive is calmly controlling the position for now.
Offensive taking a breather.
Offensive leaning against his opponent.
Offensive gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thong Song blocks an uppercut.
Offensive fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thong Song is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Offensive is defending well.
A short right from Thong Song on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offensive misses with the head strike.
Thong Song is looking for a takedown.
Offensive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thong Song throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Offensives head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Offensive throws a poor cross that misses
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Offensive counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thong Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song with a jab.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Offensive.
Offensive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Offensive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thong Song misses with a two punch combination.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Thong Song with a poor takedown
letting Offensive counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offensive just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Thong Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Offensive takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
Offensive throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offensive avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
Thong Song cracks Offensive with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Offensive saw that one coming.
Offensive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thong Song! But no joy.
Thong Song tries to clinch but Offensive is having none of it.
Offensive lands with a right hand.
Offensive uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thong Song.
Thong Song tries to clinch up but Offensive circles away and keeps his distance.
Offensive throws a lazy right hand but Thong Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Offensive misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Thong Song's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thong Song shoots and misses
and Offensive counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song lands the left hand.
A big left from Thong Song misses.
Offensive misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song throws out a powerful jab.
Offensive loads up on a big right hand but Thong Song slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong Song fails in his attempt to clinch.
Offensive misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
Thong Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Offensive under the eye.
Thong Song cracks a nice hook into Offensive's ribs.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Offensive.
The fighters circling - Offensive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thong Song lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thong Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thong Song clinches up with Offensive and pushes him back against the cage.
Offensive has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thong Song.
Offensive softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thong Song drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offensive gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Global Offensive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Offensive blocking some punches.
Offensive misses with a punch on the inside.
Offensive blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Offensive can't find room to land a body shot as Thong Song controls the action.
Thong Song changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Offensive fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thong Song throws a lazy right hand but Offensive sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Offensive slips a jab and a cross from Thong Song.
A jab from Offensive misses.
Thong Song feints the counter takedown.
Offensive just misses with a punch to the body.
Thong Song throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offensive misses with a left hand
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song looks for a takedown but Offensive sprawls well.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offensive manages to avoid it.
Offensive is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thong Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offensive counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offensive slips a jab from Thong Song.
It looked like Offensive wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Thong Song. Those never looked like landing.
Thong Song throws a right hand that misses
letting Offensive counter with a right hand.
Thong Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Offensive throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Thong Song releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Thong Song closes the distance and clinches.
Offensive lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thong Song is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Offensive lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Global Offensive has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thong Song is trying to drag Offensive to the mat but Offensive just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thong Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Offensive creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Offensive creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Offensive lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thong Song goes for a takedown attempt but Offensive pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Global Offensive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thong Song.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Offensive's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offensive changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut.
Thong Song tries to clinch but Offensive moves out of range.
Thong Song tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Offensive counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song is rocked!
Thong Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Offensive counters with a huge left! Thong Song is in big trouble! He's backing up but Offensive isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thong Song from any more damage. A dominating finish by Offensive!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Global Offensive!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck has chosen The Clash-White Riot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gurney Halleck struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chambers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halleck's guard.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halleck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halleck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chambers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chambers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Halleck tries to pass.
Halleck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halleck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chambers pulls Halleck in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Halleck swinging wildly here.
Gurney Halleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chambers gets the takedown into side control.
Halleck managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chambers.
Halleck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chambers is working Halleck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Halleck is rocked!
Chambers scoring with punches and elbows.
Halleck is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers misses with the ground and pound.
Chambers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Halleck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Chambers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Halleck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers cracks Halleck with a big right hand but Halleck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Halleck is avoiding damage well.
Chambers tries to score with some ground and pound. Halleck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chambers is trying to ground and pound but Halleck uses the momentary lack of control by Chambers to regain half guard.
Chambers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halleck seems to have recovered his senses.
Halleck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halleck is looking to improve his position.
Chambers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halleck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Chambers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chambers staying out of range there.
Halleck throws a hook but Chambers avoids it easily.
Chambers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halleck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halleck misses with a looping right.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chambers cracks Halleck with a left hook right on the temple and Halleck goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Chambers lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Halleck is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Chambers!
Johny Chambers is the new featherweight champion!
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