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MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarik Belson (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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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Belson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belson showed some decent athleticism there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
Belson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
Paredes is trying to control but can't.
Belson prevents Paredes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belson 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.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Belson is pushing down on Paredes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paredes is fighting to maintain full guard but Belson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paredes tries to get to full guard but Belson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes is looking for a sweep. Belson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
Belson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paredes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belson is working away from the top position though.
Paredes won't allow Belson to pass to mount.
Belson trying to control the action but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes is working hard here to advance position.
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paredes is just riding it out for now. Belson eventually gives up the hold.
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paredes sees it coming and defends easily.
Paredes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredes keeps working.
Paredes landing small, sideways elbows.
Belson is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
That's time! Paredes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paredes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paredes throws the left hand but Belson avoids the punch easily.
Belson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paredes to the ground. Belson is now in Paredes's guard.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here.
Belson pushes down on Paredes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belson is looking to stall here but Paredes recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
Belson wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Belson forces his way into half guard.
Belson is working for a kimura but Paredes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paredes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belson on the ground.
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paredes is defending against the submission attempts here by Belson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Paredes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paredes keeping full guard, as Belson tries to pass.
Belson looking to sit in guard and control but Paredes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paredes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paredes won't allow Belson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paredes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paredes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paredes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paredes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Belson keeps moving.
Belson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paredes is posturing up here but Belson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paredes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paredes has to tap! Slick submission there by Belson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarik Belson!
Jarik Belson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick.
Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
Masotti rushes Nation and presses him up against the cage.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti.
Masotti blocking some punches.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masotti up against the cage.
Nation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nation misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masotti stalling against the cage.
Masotti effectively controlling the action here.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nation.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masotti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nation.
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!
Masotti leaning against his opponent.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Masotti.
Nation misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Masotti 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.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nation misses with some punches.
Masotti lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation digs a right hand underneath Masotti's ribcage. Masotti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nation.
Nation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masotti is pushing Nation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Masotti to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Nation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nation misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nation's brow.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation blocks an elbow strike from Masotti.
Nation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land.
Nation lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti 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.
Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nation throws out the jab.
Nation connects with a jab.
Nation changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti moves forwards but Nation connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nation was well out of range. Poor timing from Masotti.
It looked like Nation wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masotti throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it.
Nation fails to land with a series of punches.
Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masotti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Masotti misses
and Nation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masotti misses with a low kick.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
Nation looks to land a combination but Masotti avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masotti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nation misses.
Nation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masotti.
Masotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nation.
Nation misses with a two punch combination.
Masotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Masotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masotti moves away.
Masotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nation misses with a wild combination.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nation.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily.
Masotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nation.
A head kick from Masotti lands but Nation takes it in his stride.
Nation is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nation throws an overhand right that lands on Masotti's shoulder, as Masotti tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masotti lands a big head kick that sends Nation tumbling to the mat! Masotti takes a step backwards and waves Nation back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Nation is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nation throwing a counter right hand but Masotti manages to avoid it.
Masotti thumps Nation with a low kick.
Nation misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Masotti lands a front kick.
Nation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masotti.
Masotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nation's sensitive parts.
Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Masotti.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti throws a lazy right hand but Nation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masotti is breathing heavily.
Nation misses with a hook.
Nation seems to have got his legs back now.
Nation blocks the body kick.
Nation throws a jab when Masotti was well out of range.
Nation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masotti tries to move into range but Nation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Nation scores with a four punch combination!
Nation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masotti can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Nation - just one landing.
Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
Masotti throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nation to counter with a crisp jab.
Masotti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masotti misses the shot to the body.
Masotti lands a head kick. Nation smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masotti lands a high kick!
Nation scores with a body shot.
Masotti throws a lazy head kick
and Nation counters with a stiff right hand.
Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Masotti moved out of range nicely.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Nation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masotti, right into the meat.
Nation scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Masotti ducks right into an uppercut from Nation.
Masotti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nation misses with a wild body shot.
Nation lands a jab-cross combination.
Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Nation pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Nation misses its target.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nation throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masotti feints and then cracks Nation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nation down.
A clash of legs there as Nation blocks the low kick.
Masotti slips under a jab.
Masotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nation doesn't seem bothered though.
Masotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nation misses with a body shot.
Nation cracks Masotti with an open hand slap.
Masotti lands with a kick to the temple. Nation shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nation stalling in the clinch but Masotti improves position.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Masotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Nation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masotti is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Masotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nation tries to work over Masotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation wants to break free but Masotti has control.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti.
Toga Masotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nation lands a nice uppercut.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masottis head.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges.
Masotti prevents a body shot from Nation.
Nation throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation tries a body shot but Masotti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation working aggressively here.
A short left from Nation.
Nation struggles to land a body shot inside as Masotti controls his hands.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.
Nation misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nation.
A nice left hand lands by Nation.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti.
Nation misses with some punches.
Nation throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Masotti working Nation over with knees to the body.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nation slows down the pace here.
Masotti has Nation pushed against the cage.
Masotti throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Nation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toga Masotti.
Well Masotti 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti!
After the big win, Toga Masotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zip Zap. Sale closing down and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magaba's choice of entrance music: Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Magaba against the cage.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Magaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magaba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Magaba has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magaba.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magaba is defending well for now.
Magaba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Magaba avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magaba won't want to take too many of those.
Magaba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Magaba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Magaba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Magaba's ribcage.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magaba won't want to take too many of those.
Magaba jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magaba tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
Magaba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magaba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Magaba looks winded!
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Magaba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Magaba moves out of range.
Magaba avoids a kick to the body.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Magaba takes it in his stride.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson throws a front kick aimed at Magaba's knee but Magaba avoids it well.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Magaba's leg. Magaba is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Magaba moves out of range easily.
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Magaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Magaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Magaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magaba swinging wildly here.
Magaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Magaba blocks the body kick.
Magaba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Magaba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson 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 Magaba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magaba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magaba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Magaba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magaba unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferguson thows a leg kick but Magaba checks it
and Magaba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magaba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson pulls Magaba in to control the position.
Magaba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaba passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is in trouble now - Magaba has advanced to mount!
Magaba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson wants to clinch
letting Magaba counter with a right hand.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.
Magaba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Magaba is looking for the big counter here.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Magaba moves out of range.
Magaba unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Magaba moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba fails with the takedown.
Magaba gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Magaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Magaba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Magaba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferguson is trying to control Magaba's posture but Magaba avoids it.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magaba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Magaba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaba can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferguson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Ferguson!
Ferguson stands up and waves to Magaba to follow him.
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Magaba.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magaba is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Magaba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magaba down.
Magaba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magaba really felt that one!
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Magaba sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Magaba pushes him off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magaba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magaba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson working Magaba over with knees to the body.
Magaba wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Magaba around his waist. Magaba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magaba is defending well for now.
Magaba can't get the takedown.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magaba manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba scores with a jab to the head.
Magaba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.
Magaba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magaba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Magaba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magaba scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Magaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magaba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaba's guard.
Ferguson pushes down on Magaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferguson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magaba counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Sweat inform me that Magaba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Ferguson is going to stand back up.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard but Ferguson has mounted him!
Magaba is trying to escape the mount.
Magaba keeps trying to improve his position.
Ferguson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Magaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magaba manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks Magaba in the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Magaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magaba with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a solid leg kick but Magaba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick
and Magaba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magaba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaba wants to pass to mount but Ferguson is defending the position.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Magaba has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Magaba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magaba is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Magaba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magaba.
Ferguson is controlling Magaba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Garrett Ferguson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magaba connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Magaba counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Magaba to acknowledge the strikes.
Magaba misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magaba. That did some damage!
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Magaba saw that one coming.
Magaba pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magaba.
Magaba lands an uppercut.
Magaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Magaba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Magaba saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Magaba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Magaba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magaba.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Magaba looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magaba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Magaba.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magaba.
Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Magaba passes to side control.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ferguson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mookie Magaba!
A relieved looking Mookie Magaba 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Loredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vashon Daleske (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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30
153 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Loredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vashon Daleske!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daleske with a poor takedown
letting Loredo counter with a right hand.
Daleske takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loredo lands a lovely overhand right.
Loredo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loredo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loredo keeps Daleske at a distance using the push kick.
Loredo lands with a hook. Daleske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvin Loredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loredo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loredo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daleske is rocked!
Loredo lands a body shot.
Daleske is still on wobbly legs! Can Loredo finish him?
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!
Loredo 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 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alvin Loredo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallin Sedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallin Sedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Subzero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedor throws a jab when Subzero was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sedor.
Sedor looks to land a left hand but Subzero moved out of range nicely.
Sedor throws a hook but Subzero avoids it easily.
Sedor throws a series of punches but Subzero moves out of range.
Subzero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sedor throws a big shot that misses.
Subzero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sedor throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Subzero throws a leg kick but Sedor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Subzero.
Subzero drops his hands momentarily and Sedor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sedor throws a series of punches but Subzero moves out of range.
Subzero blocks a jab.
Sedor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Subzero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sedor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedor throws a lazy right hand but Subzero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedor misses the jab.
Subzero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Subzero.
A bone on bone clash there as Sedor blocks the leg kick.
Subzero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Subzero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sedor.
Subzero throws a sloppy head kick and Sedor moves out of range easily.
Subzero scores with a leg kick.
Sedor throws a body punch but Subzero moves out of range.
Subzero slips under a jab.
Subzero connects with an inside leg kick.
Dallin Sedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subzero defending well as Sedor loads up on a big left hand.
Sedor thuds his right hand into Subzero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sedor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subzero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Subzero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sedor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Subzero under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subzero throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedor throws a hook but Subzero blocks it.
Subzero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sedor throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Subzero.
Sedor throws a lazy right hand but Subzero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Subzero 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.
A head kick by Subzero misses
and Sedor counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sedor. Subzero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subzero throws a leg kick but Sedor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Subzero motions for Sedor to come forward. Subzero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Subzero.
Sedor misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Subzero!
Subzero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sedor works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Subzero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedor lands with a cross.
Sedor looks to throw the jab but Subzero is out of range.
Sedor just misses with a punch to the body.
Sedor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Subzero scores with a head kick.
Sedor misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sedor misses the target.
Sedor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sedor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Subzero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Subzero.
Subzero leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Subzero.
Sedor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sedor blocks an elbow strike.
Sedor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sedor misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subzero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sedor avoids the elbow strike from Subzero, against the cage.
Subzero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Subzero misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sedor.
Sedor has a couple of punches blocked by Subzero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subzero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sedor blocks an elbow strike from Subzero.
Sedor dodges an elbow strike from Subzero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sedor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Subzero throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Subzero.
Subzero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Subzero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sedor's brow.
Subzero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Subzero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sedor is breathing heavily.
Subzero lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Subzero throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor Subzero will probably get the nod.
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.
Subzero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sedor checks a leg kick.
Sedor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subzero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Subzero scores with a head kick. Sedor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sedor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subzero connects with a high kick.
Sedor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Subzero. That one must have hurt.
Sedor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Subzero on the side of the head.
Sedor avoids a kick to the body.
Subzero slips under a jab.
Sedor swings widly with a right hand
and Subzero counters with a good low kick that Sedor was not able to check.
Sedor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sedor lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sedor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subzero moves away.
Subzero avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedor throws the left hand but Subzero avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Subzero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sedor.
Sedor cracks Subzero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Subzero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sedor tries to counter by clinching up but Subzero breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sedor. Those never looked like landing.
Sedor throws a shot to the body.
Subzero connects with a solid leg kick.
Sedor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedor moves out of range of the leg kick from Subzero.
Sedor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Subzero.
Subzero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sedor.
Subzero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sedor misses with a hook
and Subzero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sedor's knee momentarily.
Subzero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sedor under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subzero.
Subzero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Subzero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Subzero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sedor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Subzero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sedor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sedor moves out of range as Subzero throws a body kick.
Subzero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Subzero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sedor finds it's way round the side to connect with Subzero's head.
Subzero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sedor throws a jab when Subzero was well out of range.
Sedor blocks a head kick by Subzero.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Subzero - that will leave a mark!
Subzero connects with an inside leg kick.
Subzero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sedor's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sedor. Subzero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subzero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sedor throws out the jab.
Subzero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sedor.
Sedor loads up on a big right hand but Subzero slips the punch.
Subzero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Subzero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sedor throws a shot from downtown. Subzero moves away and avoids it.
Sedor throws a looping overhand right but Subzero ducks down to avoid it.
Sedor 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.
Subzero throws a lazy head kick
and Sedor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Subzero motions for Sedor to come forward. Subzero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sedor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Subzero manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Subzero.
Sedor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subzero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Sedor.
Both fighters circling a little - Subzero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Subzero can pounce on him.
Professor Subzero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subzero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sedor.
Sedor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Subzero.
Subzero lands with a nice body kick.
Subzero thumps Sedor with a low kick.
Sedor throws the left hand but Subzero avoids the punch easily.
Sedor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sedor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sedor throws a looping overhand right but Subzero ducks down to avoid it.
Sedor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Subzero.
A shot to the liver by Sedor. Beautiful body shot.
Subzero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sedor will feel that in the morning.
Sedor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Subzero. Subzero obviously looking to wear him down.
Subzero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Subzero blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Professor Subzero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Sedor misses its intended target.
A big right from Sedor misses.
Sedor stuns Subzero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sedor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A chopping leg kick lands by Subzero.
Subzero throws out a leg kick but Sedor moves out of range and Subzero only half commits.
Sedor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Subzero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sedor throws a hook but Subzero avoids it easily.
Subzero tries a head kick but it misses.
Sedor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sedor looks to throw the jab but Subzero is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subzero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Subzero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Subzero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sedor misses with an uppercut. Subzero saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Subzero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedor looks to land a combination but Subzero avoids it well.
Subzero wants to counter the offense by Sedor and move into the clinch position.
Subzero tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sedor misses the jab.
Sedor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Sedor misses.
Subzero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sedor.
Sedor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sedor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Subzero slips a straight right by Sedor.
Sedor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sedor throws a looping overhand right but Subzero ducks down to avoid it.
Subzero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Subzero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Subzero moves away from the strike by Sedor.
Sedor throws out a loose jab but Subzero uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Subzero misses.
Sedor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sedor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sedor.
Subzero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sedor's calf.
Subzero slips a straight right by Sedor.
Sedor misses with a lunging right hand
and Subzero counters with an outside leg kick.
Sedor throws a hook to the side of Subzero's head but Subzero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sedor throws a hook but Subzero blocks it.
Subzero tries a quick counter leg kick but Sedor is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Sedor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Subzero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sedor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subzero.
Sedor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Subzero on the side of the head.
Sedor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedor blocks a low kick nicely.
Sedor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Subzero throws a leg kick which misses Sedor's front leg but catches the back leg as Sedor tries to avoid it.
Sedor throws a lazy right hand but Subzero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subzero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sedor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sedor thuds a left hand into Subzero's body.
Subzero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Subzero defending well as Sedor loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Subzero.
Sedor looks to land a right hand but Subzero moved out of range.
Sedor misses with a hook. Subzero ducked under it nicely.
Sedor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedor sets himself, and Subzero steps forward looking for the clinch! Sedor avoids it this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Subzero.
Sedor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Subzero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sedor blocks the body kick.
Subzero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subzero moves out of range as Sedor strikes.
Subzero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Subzero throws a leg kick but Sedor checks it.
Subzero lands with a kick to the temple. Sedor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Subzero misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sedor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Subzero circles away quickly and effectively.
Subzero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sedor.
Sedor misses with a straight right.
Subzero throws a leg kick that misses.
Subzero scores with a push kick.
Subzero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sedor.
A good leg kick by Subzero.
Sedor misses with a hook.
Subzero throws a front kick aimed at Sedor's knee but Sedor avoids it well.
Dallin Sedor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sedor avoids the head kick by Subzero.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Professor Subzero.
Well Subzero 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Subzero!
Our winner, Professor Subzero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Bergfried moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic 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 Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markovic lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a jab to Markovic's midsection.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bergfried tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Markovic slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Markovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bergfried works the jab nicely.
Bergfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Bergfried's leg but Bergfried calmly moves out of range.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Bergfried checks it.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Bergfried's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bergfried crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markovic - the referee stops the clock and Bergfried gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markovic. Bergfried manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Markovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic tries a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Bergfried was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bergfried chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Bergfried knows he should have avoided that one.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bergfried doesn't seem bothered though.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Markovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Bergfried is wise to it.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried blocks the body kick.
Bergfried appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Bergfried moved away.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bergfried might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bergfried throws a good cross that connects.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic keeps Bergfried at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bergfried rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markovic.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic throws a lazy body kick
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markovic checks a low kick from Bergfried.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bergfried with a nice cross.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Bergfried catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergfried looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Bergfried's body. Bergfried takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic checks a low kick from Bergfried.
Markovic swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Jab by Bergfried.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Markovic works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Bergfried tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic digs a good hook to Bergfried's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried checks the leg kick.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markovic throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Markovic counters with a low kick, right behind Bergfried 's knee.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Bergfried checks it.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic thuds his shin into the meat of Bergfried's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic lunges at Bergfried with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bergfried's hand.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Bergfried has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Bergfried connects with a right hand. Markovic shakes it off.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bergfried counter with a right hand.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Bergfried is looking to score with low kicks.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Nice cross by Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Bergfried throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bergfried will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Markovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic 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 Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Markovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markovic.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bergfried connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Markovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergfried. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Markovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Markovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bergfried is able to avoid easily.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bergfried.
Markovic works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Markovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bergfried sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Bergfried moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Markovic checks it
and Markovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markovic 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
147 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uxxarest, right into the meat.
Uxxarest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uxxarest is looking to stand up but Medeiros won't let him.
Uxxarest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Uxxarest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros stands and throws Uxxarest'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.
Uxxarest is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Medeiros crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Uxxarest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uxxarest is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros is chipping away with strikes.
Medeiros tries to move to mount but Uxxarest blocks the move with his legs.
Medeiros wants to control for a moment but Uxxarest uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Medeiros trying to mount his opponent but Uxxarest defends it.
Uxxarest trying to control from the bottom.
Uxxarest keeping hold of Medeiros's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to control. Uxxarest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medeiros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uxxarest sees it coming and defends easily.
Uxxarest punching from the bottom.
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Uxxarest wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working over Uxxarest with some ground and pound. Uxxarest looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uxxarest is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros passes to full mount!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uxxarest is looking to get to half guard.
Uxxarest tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands with some strikes.
Uxxarest wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to control but Uxxarest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Uxxarest regains half guard.
Medeiros wants to work for an arm triangle but Uxxarest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uxxarest is trying to stand.
Uxxarest is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uxxarest avoid being mounted?
Uxxarest wants to get back to his feet.
Uxxarest tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
Uxxarest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Uxxarest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uxxarest appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uxxarest drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medeiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest wanted to stand there but Medeiros had control of the position.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Uxxarest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest gets a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Uxxarest's head to control him but Uxxarest postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest seems to be looking for submissions.
Medeiros wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros is trying to keep Uxxarest in close.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Medeiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Uxxarest throws a right hand that misses
and Medeiros counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uxxarest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uxxarest tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Medeiros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uxxarest to see if he's OK.
Medeiros lands a few punches from side control.
Uxxarest wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros working the ground and pound.
Medeiros taking a break here but Uxxarest is having none of it and regains half guard.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Uxxarest dodges it nicely.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Uxxarest is having none of it.
Medeiros passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest wants to control but Medeiros is having none of it.
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 Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Uxxarest both land. Nice combination.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umbra Uxxarest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medeiros is trying to defend but Uxxarest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Medeiros wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros taking some punishment here, with Uxxarest in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medeiros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uxxarest working Medeiros over with strikes.
Uxxarest controlling the action here.
Uxxarest working Medeiros over with strikes.
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
Medeiros is trying to maintain the position but Uxxarest is very close to passing his half guard.
Uxxarest wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Medeiros uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uxxarest pushing down on Medeiros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Medeiros is trying to control but can't.
Uxxarest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Medeiros gets full guard.
Uxxarest trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Medeiros is having none of it.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Uxxarest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Uxxarest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uxxarest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Uxxarest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Medeiros is not content to let Uxxarest control the position.
Medeiros looks to move to half guard but instead Uxxarest has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Uxxarest throws a strike there. Medeiros manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Uxxarest is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umbra Uxxarest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uxxarest 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Lords Of Salem . 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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31
170 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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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 London, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero tries to clinch up but Fray circles away and keeps his distance.
Fray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Fray 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.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero punishes Fray's body with a nice straight punch.
Fray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero tries to clinch but Fray moves out of range.
Fray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero throws a body punch but Fray moves out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Fray and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray jabs at Romero's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fray or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Fray looking for a takedown.
Fray has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Fray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero keeping control of the position.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Fray is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Fray seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Fray trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fray pulls his head out easily.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Fray lands with a punch from half guard.
Fray prevents Romero from improving his position.
Fray is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray throwing strikes but missing.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fray passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fray tries to land a body kick
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
The fighters circling - Fray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero defending well as Fray loads up on a big left hand.
Fray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Jab by Fray.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Jonqw Fray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Fray crashes against the mat.
Fray lands a nice forearm strike.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fray's best efforts.
Fray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero is doing well to control the position and prevent Fray from advancing to side control.
Fray is looking to pass Romero's guard but actually Romero recovers to full guard.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Fray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero!
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero working away.
Fray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Romero holding both Fray 's hands and preventing any damage.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to remain composed but Fray is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks.
Fray is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Romero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fray throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero covers up after that shot from Fray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero just trying to survive but Fray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fray.
Romero wants to control his opponent's hands but Fray gets his hands free.
Fray throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fray is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position.
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Fray keeps control of the position.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Fray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Fray is predictable there
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero rushes Fray and presses him up against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fray tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero avoids the elbow strike from Fray, against the cage.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fray slowing the pace effectively.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Fray avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Fray takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Fray.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Fray's takedown attempt.
Fray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Romero can't fight it off and eventually Fray manages to take the fight to the floor. Romero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Fray throws a big elbow that misses.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fray trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Fray is proving a slippery customer.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero is trying to control the position but Fray postures up.
Jonqw Fray has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray advances position into side control!
Fray working away.
Fray lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Fray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fray 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride The Train. Sergei Kaspov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
285 lbs
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32
289 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kaspov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaspov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Kaspov is controlling him well.
Kaspov seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Kaspov from advancing to side control.
Kaspov is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Kaspov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov stalling.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kaspov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson 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.
Kaspov controlling from the top position.
Kaspov throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaspov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kaspov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaspov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaspov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson stands and throws Kaspov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaspov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaspov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaspov tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Kaspov tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaspov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov is in bad spot here.
Kaspov is still trying to improve position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Kaspov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Kaspov manages to turn into his guard.
Kaspov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pookie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pookie Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaspov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Kaspov feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaspov's head.
It looks like Sergei Kaspov has been cut.
Kaspov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaspov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaspov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaspov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaspov backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kaspov.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Kaspov checks it.
Kaspov with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kaspov.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kaspov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Kaspov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaspov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaspov breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Kaspov.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspov moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Kaspov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Kaspov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaspov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaspov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Pookie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaspov.
Kaspov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaspov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that Kaspov semi-blocks.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Kaspov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaspov looks OK. Jackson waves Kaspov back to his feet!
Kaspov is rocked!
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands with a right and another and another! Kaspov is in big trouble! Jackson lands again and this time it's lights out for Kaspov! A quality knockout there for Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pookie Jackson!
An out of breath Pookie Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac-Uppercut . Magnus Mamba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
48 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamba off the cage and back into range.
Mamba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamba misses with a body shot.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mamba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mamba feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamba throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamba swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Mamba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Mamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamba is out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick but Mamba moved away.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamba lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Mamba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnus Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Magnus Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba counters with a solid body kick.
Mamba scores with a nice strike.
Mamba misses with a looping right.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamba's calf.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Mamba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Mamba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamba misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Mamba is predictable there
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Mamba.
Mamba drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mamba is looking for the KO!
Brown is rocked!
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamba finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mamba gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brown is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Mamba!
Our winner, Magnus Mamba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Daniel Brown had this to say: 'XxX'.
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