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Ascension 350 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
16 - 19 - 1 |
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184 cm
31
171 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Forcover misses the target.
Forcover lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Forcover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Forcover throws a front kick aimed at Maverick's knee but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick shoots in and bounces Forcover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Forcover trying to control the position.
Forcover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forcover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard.
Maverick pulls Forcover in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forcover looking to sit in guard and control but Maverick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Forcover keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Forcover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maverick defends it easily.
Forcover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forcover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maverick is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forcover pulls Maverick in close to his closed guard and prevents Maverick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Forcover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maverick controls Forcover momentarily but Forcover frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forcover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maverick prevents Forcover from moving into mount.
Maverick is looking to reverse the position.
Maverick is letting Forcover control him for a moment.
Forcover tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maverick wants to control but Forcover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forcover looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maverick stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Forcover'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forcover content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Run Forcover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forcover misses the jab.
Maverick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forcover with a body shot.
Forcover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Forcover was covering up waiting for the punch and Maverick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maverick trying to control but Forcover is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Forcover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maverick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick is trying to control. Forcover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maverick wants to pass to mount but Forcover is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forcover tries to get to full guard but Maverick has control of the leg.
Forcover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maverick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forcover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maverick has managed to get both his arms back between Forcover's legs - danger averted.
Forcover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Forcover keeps moving.
Maverick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Forcover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Forcover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Forcover!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forcover tries for a kimura but Maverick is defending well.
Maverick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maverick stops Forcover from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard.
Maverick is trying to control Forcover's posture but Forcover avoids it.
Maverick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick is not content to let Forcover control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Forcover tests Maverick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Forcover finds it's way through Maverick's defenses.
Forcover connects with a leg kick. Maverick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forcover misses with a hook to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Forcover lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but Forcover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Run Forcover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maverick shoots in looking for a takedown. Forcover tries to sprawl out of it but Maverick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Forcover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maverick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Forcover 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.
Maverick walks into a straight right hand from Forcover.
Forcover throws a sloppy head kick
and Maverick counters with a body kick that stops Forcover in his tracks momentarily.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Forcover throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Run Forcover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forcover throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Forcover's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Forcover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forcover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That has opened up Dan Maverick's cut even more.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Forcover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forcover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forcover throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Forcover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maverick counters with a big head kick but Forcover shrugs it off.
Maverick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forcover tries to avoid it but Maverick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forcover to the ground. Forcover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Run Forcover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Maverick checks a low kick from Forcover.
Forcover throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick blocks a head kick by Forcover.
Maverick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Forcover defends it well.
Forcover lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Forcover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Maverick misses.
Maverick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forcover misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Maverick tries to move into range but Forcover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick defending well as Forcover loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forcover swivels and escapes.
Forcover drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forcover scores with a knee to the head.
Forcover throws an elbow that misses.
Forcover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Forcover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Forcover misses
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control.
Maverick trying to control the action but Forcover is working from the bottom.
Maverick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forcover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forcover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maverick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forcover is doing well to control the position and prevent Maverick from advancing to side control.
Maverick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forcover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maverick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forcover tries to get to full guard but Maverick has control of the leg.
Maverick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maverick is looking for a kimura but Forcover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maverick to get the leverage.
Forcover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maverick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Run Forcover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Forcover, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Run Forcover!
A relieved looking Run Forcover thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sevendust - Enemy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Abu Rock enters the cage!
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26
198 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
McFadden is working Rock over against the cage.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McFadden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Rock avoids the head kick by McFadden.
A nice combination there by McFadden.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFadden breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McFadden.
McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
McFadden looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rock gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFadden.
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
McFadden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFadden somewhat.
McFadden tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
McFadden takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock is looking to control McFadden's arms but McFadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rock has his back to the cage.
McFadden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock misses with an uppercut. McFadden saw that one coming.
McFadden rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but McFadden avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Rock won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFadden lands a high kick!
McFadden moves into the clinch.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rock tries to work over McFadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock looks winded!
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but McFadden gets an underhook and turns Rock into the cage.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rock throws a leg kick but McFadden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abu Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses.
McFadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
David McFadden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rock takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Rock won't want to take too many of those.
Rock is breathing heavily.
McFadden lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Rock avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from McFadden.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
McFadden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock cracks McFadden with a nice body shot.
Rock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden lands a body shot.
Rock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rock is trying to push McFadden away but McFadden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.
McFadden working Rock over with knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFadden cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden lands with a good body shot.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but McFadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFadden throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
McFadden misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McFadden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock looks to land a combination but McFadden avoids it well.
McFadden scores with a kick to the body.
Rock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden rushes Rock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
Rock misses with an elbow over the top.
McFadden blocking some punches.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Rock is looking to control McFadden's arms but McFadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rock has his back to the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Rock misses with a hook.
McFadden tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
A punch combination from McFadden misses.
Rock throws a low kick but McFadden avoids it.
McFadden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by McFadden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
McFadden instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a shot to the body.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Rock's ribcage.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abu Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFadden.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFadden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from McFadden.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFadden. McFadden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock gets a clinch.
McFadden blocks an uppercut.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden wants to clinch.
McFadden wants to clinch.
McFadden misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McFadden blocks the low kick.
McFadden scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock loads up on a big right hand but McFadden slips the punch.
McFadden throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rock back to the cage. McFadden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McFadden takes the fight into the clinch.
McFadden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock taking a breather.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFadden 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
David McFadden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
168 lbs
20 - 16 - 1 |
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165 lbs
28 - 28 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena misses with a low kick.
Fadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fadden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pena.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fadden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pena's guard.
Fadden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fadden prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Fadden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fadden scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden throwing strikes from guard but Pena blocks nicely.
Pena wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fadden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fadden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fadden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Fadden clinches.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pena's efforts to push away.
Pena working hard to break the clinch.
Pena takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fadden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden prevents Pena from breaking the clinch.
Pena has had enough of the clinch but Fadden keeps him there for the moment.
Fadden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Fadden has him pressed against the cage.
Fadden tries to throw a body punch but Pena avoids it by throwing Fadden back against the cage.
Fadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pena is trying to force a seperation but Fadden has the dominant position.
Pena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fadden pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fadden tries to clinch up.
Fadden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
That's time! Fadden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pena gets tackled into the cage by Fadden. Fadden maintains the clinch.
Fadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pena's efforts to push away.
Pena tries to break free but Fadden pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fadden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pena is trying to push Fadden away but Fadden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pena can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fadden.
Pena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pena smiles and moves away.
Pena misses with a lunging right hand
and Fadden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fadden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fadden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadden throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fadden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pena wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling him.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fadden stands and throws Pena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pena prevents Fadden from improving position.
Fadden trying to control the position but Pena is working away.
Fadden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pena is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
John Fadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Fadden drags him back down.
Fadden staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fadden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fadden lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Fadden misses.
Fadden scores with a takedown into Pena's guard.
Pena has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fadden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fadden has been working on his balance at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pena.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pena quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fadden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fadden throws a shot from downtown. Pena moves away and avoids it.
Pena misses with a head kick.
Fadden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fadden moves away from the strike by Pena.
Fadden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pena counters with a stiff right hand.
Pena connects with a leg kick. Fadden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fadden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fadden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pena.
Fadden looks to land a combination but Pena avoids it well.
Pena throws a big counter head kick but Fadden avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pena is able to avoid easily.
Pena throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Pena counters with a thumping low kick.
Pena blocks a leg kick.
Pena throws out a counter right but Fadden avoids it with no problem.
Fadden looks for the body kick but Pena saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadden's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pena throws a solid leg kick but Fadden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pena.
Decent striking displayed by Fadden there.
Pena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Pena.
Fadden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fadden misses with a low kick.
Fadden wants to clinch up but Pena keeps it at a distance.
Fadden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fadden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Fadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pena circles away.
Fadden cracks Pena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
John Fadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden shoots in for a takedown but Pena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fadden finds it's way round the side to connect with Pena's head.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadden throws out the jab.
John Fadden is winning the standup battle so far.
Fadden lands the left hand.
Pena jabs Fadden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pena defending well as Fadden loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Pena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Pena does no damage.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Pena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a hook to the side of Fadden's head but Fadden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pena throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
Pena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fadden tests Pena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena takes one on the button.
Fadden throws a body kick that misses.
Fadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fadden manages to avoid it.
Pena slips a jab and a cross from Fadden.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Javier Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fadden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pena tries to avoid it but Fadden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pena to the ground. Pena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fadden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fadden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pena lands with a kick to the temple. Fadden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pena did well to prevent Fadden getting side control.
Pena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pena is trying to stand up here but Fadden is controlling him well.
Fadden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Fadden.
Pena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadden looks to land a combination. Pena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fadden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pena to the mat! Pena manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Fadden.
Well Fadden 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fadden!
After the fight, John Fadden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by marry yourdaughter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
181 lbs
32 - 23 - 0 |
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35
180 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temel shoots in for a takedown but Loko shows good takedown defense.
Temel clinches with his opponent.
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loko looks to land a body kick but Temel moved away.
Temel tries to clinch there but Loko circles away.
Temel clinches up with Loko and pushes him back against the cage.
Temel looking to slow down the pace here.
Temel stalling in the clinch.
Loko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel tries to clinch but Loko is having none of it.
Temel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loko working for a triangle but Temel defends it easily.
Loko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko keeping full guard, as Temel tries to pass.
Temel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temel has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Loko gets back to half guard.
Temel is looking for a kimura but Loko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Temel to get the leverage.
Loko trying to hold on to Temel's head to control him but Temel postures up.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Temel is looking for a kimura here.
Temel is trying to control. Loko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Temel stalling.
It looks like Temel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Temel prevents Loko from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko trying to control here.
Loko wants to get back to full guard but Temel has mounted him!
Loko tries to hold on but Temel pushes him away.
My spies in Blood Gang inform me that Temel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Temel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Loko regains half guard.
Loko is looking for a sweep. Temel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temel wants to work for an arm triangle but Loko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loko tries to roll over but Temel keeps him under control.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko tries to get to full guard but Temel has control of the leg.
Temel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loko trying to control here.
Temel stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loko.
Loko controls Temel momentarily but Temel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Temel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loko is wriggling around but Temel manages to pass to half guard.
Temel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Temel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loko is looking to escape.
Temel can't control as he wanted to and Loko manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko wants to get back to full guard.
Loko trying to hold on to Temel's head to control him but Temel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramazan Temel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Temel works his way into full mount!
Loko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Loko wants to get back to full guard.
Loko is trying to control but can't.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loko is trying to control but can't.
Loko actively working from the bottom here.
Temel seems to be working for a kimura but Loko defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel wants to take a breather but Loko is having none of it.
Temel is working for a submission of some sort.
Loko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Temel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Temel wants to control from the top but Loko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko has his foot on Temel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Temel works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Temel is trying to keep Loko in close.
Loko wants to pass the guard but Temel is keeping the position.
Temel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loko is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loko's guard.
Loko wants to sweep here but Temel controlling him for the moment.
Loko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temel defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Temel blocks the body kick.
Loko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temel.
A clash of legs there as Temel blocks the low kick.
Loko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loko. That's going to slow Temel down.
Temel moves into the clinch successfully.
Temel tries to pull guard but Loko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Temel pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel stalling in the clinch but Loko improves position.
Loko letting Temel take a breather here.
Loko wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel has Loko pushed against the cage.
Temel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Temel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Temel.
Temel ducks under a wild hook from Loko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Loko - the referee stops the clock and Temel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Loko. Temel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Temel wants to clinch.
Temel tries to clinch there but Loko circles away.
Temel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loko jumps guard but Temel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Temel slows down the pace here.
Loko wants to get back to striking at distance but Temel won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Loko.
Temel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Temel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loko breaks from the clinch.
Loko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temel tries to clinch up
and Loko counters with a nice body kick.
Loko throws a right and a left that Temel avoids nicely.
Temel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temel moves into the clinch.
Temel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temel moves out of range of the strikes.
And Temel tries to counter it with a takedown but Loko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loko throws a wild body kick that Temel sees coming a mile off.
Temel moves into the clinch.
Loko is trying to pull guard but Temel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Four Loko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temel stalling.
Temel prevents Loko from breaking the clinch.
Temel has Loko pushed against the cage.
Loko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Temel advances position into side control!
Loko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Temel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Temel trying to control the action but Loko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko is being controlled here.
Temel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loko keeping his opponent close.
Loko manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Temel pulls his head out easily.
Temel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Four Loko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Temel!
Ramazan Temel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
184 lbs
30 - 20 - 3 |
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31
181 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund throws a big shot that misses.
Söderlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Söderlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Söderlund moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Söderlund. That one must have hurt.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Söderlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Söderlund closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Söderlund 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.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Söderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund misses with a body punch.
Söderlund lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Söderlund.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Söderlund keeps him there for the moment.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Söderlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Söderlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Söderlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Söderlund.
A hook to the body from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Söderlund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Söderlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Söderlund throws a head punch that misses.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Söderlund has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Söderlund misses with the head strike.
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Söderlund is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson is looking to pass Söderlund's guard but actually Söderlund recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Söderlund misses
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Söderlund's guard.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Söderlund.
Anderson postures up in Söderlund's guard and throws a big left but Söderlund blocks it.
Anderson is working Söderlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Söderlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund 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.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Söderlund wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Söderlund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Söderlund's legs - danger averted.
Söderlund pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Söderlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson works over Söderlund with some ground and pound from guard.
Söderlund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Söderlund keeps moving.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throws a strike but Söderlund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Söderlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund controlling from the top position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Söderlund controlling him for the moment.
Söderlund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Söderlund stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Söderlund!
Anderson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Söderlund's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Söderlund controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Söderlund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Söderlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Söderlund wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Söderlund digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Söderlund.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Söderlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves out of range as Söderlund throws a body kick.
Söderlund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Söderlund moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Söderlund wants to clinch.
Söderlund throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Söderlund didn't expect that.
Söderlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Söderlund keeps moving.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Söderlund is keeping the position for now.
Söderlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Söderlund trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Söderlund is one step ahead there.
Söderlund is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Söderlund controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund controls from within his opponent's guard.
Söderlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to control but Söderlund passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Söderlund seems content to control.
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.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Söderlund slows the pace down in half guard.
Söderlund wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Söderlund.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws a jab when Söderlund was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Söderlund.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Söderlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson swings for the body but Söderlund moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Turd Anderson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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45
178 lbs
42 - 24 - 1 |
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175 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
42 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Povetkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Povetkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Povetkin counters with a two punch combo.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin misses with a wild combination.
Watson throws out a counter right but Povetkin avoids it with no problem.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin scores with a three punch combo!
Watson lands an overhand right.
Povetkin misses with a straight right.
Watson scores with a decent looking hook.
Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Povetkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Povetkin.
Povetkin loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson wants to counter the offense by Povetkin and move into the clinch position.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Watson defending well as Povetkin loads up on a big left hand.
Povetkin misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Povetkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watson's head backwards.
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povetkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Povetkin is trying to break free.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
Povetkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Povetkin.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Povetkin being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
Watson just leaning against Povetkin, taking a breather.
Povetkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Watson looks to move away, Povetkin throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Povetkin misses the target.
Povetkin misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson slips under a jab from Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a straight right.
Watson cracks Povetkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Povetkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Povetkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Watson scores with a jab. Povetkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Povetkin scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Povetkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Povetkin tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.
Watson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Povetkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Povetkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Watson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson rushes Povetkin and presses him up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Povetkin throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Povetkin misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a leg kick.
Povetkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Povetkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Watson avoided it.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Povetkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Watson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Povetkin lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Povetkin blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson clinches up against the cage.
Povetkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Povetkin blocking some punches.
Watson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson won't allow it.
Povetkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Povetkin.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Povetkin misses with a double jab.
Povetkin misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Povetkin misses with a looping left.
Watson jabs at Povetkin's body.
Povetkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Povetkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson wants to counter with a clinch but Povetkin pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Povetkin misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Povetkin 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.
Watson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Povetkin moved out of range nicely.
Watson moves away from the strike by Povetkin.
Watson wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.
Povetkin lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Povetkin blocks an uppercut.
Povetkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson working aggressively here.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson with a hook.
Povetkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Povetkin missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Povetkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Povetkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson cracks Povetkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range and Watson settles back down.
Watson slips under a jab.
Povetkin misses with a wild combination.
Povetkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson feints and then cracks Povetkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Povetkin down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Povetkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Povetkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Povetkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watson takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
Watson clinches up with Povetkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson leaning against his opponent.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Povetkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin letting Watson take a breather here.
Povetkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Povetkin seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watson.
Povetkin is rocked!
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Povetkin's hands.
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Povetkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Povetkin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Povetkin tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
Watson effectively controlling the action here.
Povetkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Watson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson is stalling here.
Povetkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Povetkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Povetkin wants to break free but Watson has control.
Watson lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watson effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Watson prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Povetkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Povetkin blocks a body shot from Watson.
Povetkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Watson has double underhooks.
Povetkin wants to break free but Watson has control.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson just leaning against Povetkin, taking a breather.
Povetkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to push Watson away but Watson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Watson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Povetkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Povetkin blocks an uppercut.
Watson is leaning against Povetkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Povetkin letting Watson take a breather here.
Watson stalling the fight.
Povetkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson is struggling to control the position.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Povetkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander Povetkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson cracks the inside of Povetkin's front leg.
Povetkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Povetkin.
Thomas Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Povetkin lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Dusk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dusk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Dusk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dusk counters with a nice body shot.
Dusk cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix works Dusk's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Dusk seems unphased.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Dusk is having none of it.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Dusk avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
Dusk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Dusk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Dusk looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dusk.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Dusk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dusk scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dusk misses with a jab to the body
and Dusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix moves out of range as Dusk strikes.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dusk swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Dusk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix moves out of range as Dusk strikes.
Dusk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dusk scores with a jab to the head.
Dusk moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dusk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Dusk pushes him away.
Dusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk scores with a punch to the head.
Dusk misses with a jab to the body
and Dusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dusk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix is looking to slow Dusk down with leg kicks.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dusk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix works Dusk's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dusk cracks Phoenix with an open hand slap.
Dusk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Dusk throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Dusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Dusk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Dusk lands with a nice body punch.
Dusk throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dusk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dusk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dusk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Dusk moves away and avoids it.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dusk misses its target.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dusk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dusk scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Parker Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Dusk.
Dusk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dusk throws a right hand that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dusk slips a jab from Phoenix.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Dusk throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dusk blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
A big right from Dusk misses.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Dusk is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dusk looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix cracks Dusk with a good jab.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dusk misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Dusk slips the punch.
Phoenix feints a jab promting Dusk to slip. Phoenix then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dusk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dusk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dusk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Dusk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dusk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusk moves away.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Dusk ducked under it nicely.
Dusk throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dusk swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dusk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dusk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Dusk lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dusk.
Dusk digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Dusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dusk, pushing him back against the cage.
Dusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Dusk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dusk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phoenix throws a jab when Dusk was well out of range.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Dusk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dusk cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Dusk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Dusk misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Dusk throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Dusk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dusk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dusk misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Dusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phoenix.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dusk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dusk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dusk checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Dusk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Dusk's head.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Dusk.
Dusk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dusk throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Dusk moves out of range.
Phoenix stuns Dusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix cracks Dusk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dusk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Dusk throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dusk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix cracks Dusk with an open hand slap.
Dusk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dusk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix punishes Dusk's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dusk blocks it.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Dusk's head.
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Dusk misses.
Phoenix swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Dusk tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Dusk throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Dusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dusk misses with a straight left.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dusk.
A right-left combo lands from Phoenix.
Dusk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dusk does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix walks into a straight right hand from Dusk.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with Dusk.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Dusk controls his hands.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dusk tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Dusk misses with some punches.
Dusk throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Dusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dusk blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Dusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Dusk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Dusk's defenses.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dusk's head backwards.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Dusk slips the punch.
Dusk drops Phoenix with a beautiful combination! Phoenix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dusk is looking for the KO!
Parker Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix is rocked!
Dusk misses with the combination.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Dusk finish him?
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dusk on the side of the head.
Phoenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Dusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dusk thinking.
A swing and a miss from Dusk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Phoenix!
Parker Phoenix took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Flying Knee Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Little.
Jab by LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a body kick.
Little lands a high kick!
It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
LeBeau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Little sprawling to the canvas! Little rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LeBeau finish him?!
Little is rocked!
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!
LeBeau lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arman Shaker enters the cage!
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Shaker 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.
Some wild striking there from Shaker.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahtisaari misses its target.
Shaker throws a nice head kick!
Shaker thuds his shin into the meat of Mahtisaari's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Mahtisaari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahtisaari throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Mahtisaari checks a leg kick.
Mahtisaari tries to counter with a takedown but Shaker is quick to defend against it.
Shaker gets tackled into the cage by Mahtisaari. Mahtisaari maintains the clinch.
Mahtisaari cracks Shaker with a nice body shot.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahtisaari avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahtisaari lands a nice uppercut.
Shaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaker up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker tries to circle away but Mahtisaari has him pinned against the cage.
Mahtisaari misses with the head strike.
Shaker blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Shaker lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Mahtisaari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahtisaari looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtisaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Mahtisaari misses.
Mahtisaari misses with the combination.
Shaker scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Mahtisaari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahtisaari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Mahtisaari throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Shaker misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Shaker - just one landing.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Mahtisaari connects with a body shot.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahtisaari moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
As Mahtisaari backs off Shaker throws a huge counter combo but Mahtisaari manages to avoid it all.
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker.
Mahtisaari is looking to improve his position.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
Shaker trying to control the action but Mahtisaari is working from the bottom.
Well, if Shaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahtisaari is not content to let Shaker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Mahtisaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahtisaari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaker throws a push kick but Mahtisaari slaps the foot to one side.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaker misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahtisaari misses the jab.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahtisaari cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mahtisaari. Those never looked like landing.
Mahtisaari throws an off balance right hand
and Mahtisaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Mahtisaari does it's job there.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahtisaari swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Mahtisaari moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahtisaari checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a one two combo.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Shaker tries to land a body kick
and Mahtisaari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shaker is controlling Mahtisaari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaker tries to roll over but Mahtisaari keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arman Shaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahtisaari trying to control the action but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahtisaari is working away from the top position though.
Mahtisaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shaker looking for submissions off his back.
Mahtisaari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahtisaari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker has hold of Mahtisaari's hands but Mahtisaari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shaker trying to control here.
Shaker is not content to let Mahtisaari control the position.
Mahtisaari prevents Shaker from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahtisaari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahtisaari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mahtisaari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker wants to control but Mahtisaari is keeping busy.
Mahtisaari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaker keeps working.
Mahtisaari 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.
Mahtisaari thows a huge punch but Shaker dodges it nicely.
Shaker controlling the position well.
Shaker trying to hold on to Mahtisaari's head to control him but Mahtisaari postures up.
Mahtisaari is working for a kimura but Shaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahtisaari is looking to take a break and control but Shaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Mahtisaari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Mahtisaari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahtisaari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaker's head.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahtisaari checks it well.
Mahtisaari attempts a counter takedown but Shaker avoids it well and moves away.
Shaker misses with an uppercut. Mahtisaari saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahtisaari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahtisaari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mahtisaari misses its intended target.
A jab from Mahtisaari finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker slips a jab and a cross from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Mahtisaari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahtisaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Mahtisaari lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Shaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the body from Mahtisaari misses
and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Shaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtisaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtisaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaker is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Mahtisaari misses with a right hand
and Shaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaker defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Mahtisaari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahtisaari tries to bench press Shaker off him but Shaker keeps the position.
Mahtisaari sneaks back into half guard.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahtisaari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but Mahtisaari defending well.
Shaker trying to control the pace.
Mahtisaari trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up.
That's four 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.
Shaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
Shaker looks to land a strike but Mahtisaari avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker stays in close to Mahtisaari's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Red Sky. Thiago Tavares 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Hoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Hoi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Hoi lands a shot to the body.
Hoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Hoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Hoi lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Hoi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavares looks winded!
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi lands a body punch.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hoi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoi.
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoi is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Hoi.
Hoi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hoi.
A short right from Hoi on the inside.
Hoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoi.
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoi.
Hoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tavares sprawling to the canvas! Tavares rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoi finish him?!
Tavares is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Hoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoi lands a big right hand that sends Tavares crashing to the mat! Hoi stays standing though and waves Tavares back to his feet!
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoi finish him?
Hoi keeps Tavares at a distance using the push kick.
Hoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
Tavares ducks into an uppercut from Hoi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
A very excited looking Akamai Hoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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