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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaspov thows a left - swing and a miss! Kaspov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaspov duly obliges.
It looks like Imperiex Prime has been cut. A cross from Prime lands.
It looks like Sergei Kaspov has been cut. Nice defenses there by Kaspov. Kaspov shoots in but Prime avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kaspov steps in with a hook that catches Prime right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kaspov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Prime looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kaspov! A relieved looking Sergei Kaspov 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 Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno's entrance music is I'm a soldier - Tupac. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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150 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Puno throws a leg kick but Doremus sees it coming and moves out of range. Doremus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Doremus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno. Doremus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doremus throws out the jab. Puno attempts a counter takedown but Doremus avoids it well and moves away. Puno misses with a hook. Puno throws a hook but Doremus blocks it. Puno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doremus napping and manages to drive through into side control! Doremus tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it. Doremus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Puno cracks Doremus with a big elbow. Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doremus is looking to reverse the position. Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doremus some visible discomfort.
Puno working the body and head with strikes. Doremus regains half guard. Doremus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Puno trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away. Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Puno works his foot free and advances to mount. Puno with shots to the head and body - Doremus looks very uncomfortable down there. Puno working Doremus over with strikes here. Doremus is bucking up trying to escape but Puno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doremus is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puno looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Doremus covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalvon Bz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ahmed's Theme. Ahsan Hamed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dalvon Bz's chin.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalvon Bz! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hamed scores with a push kick. Hamed misses with a looping right. Bz scores with a shot to the body.
Bz cracks Hamed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Hamed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamed in his tracks. Bz loads up on a big right hand but Hamed slips the punch. Hamed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dalvon Bz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hamed throws a hook but Bz blocks it. Hamed misses with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bz ducks under a wild hook from Hamed. Bz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamed sees it coming and avoids it easily. It appears Hamed was looking to counter with a kick there. Bz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bz looks to land a left hand but Hamed moved out of range nicely. As Bz backs away, Hamed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bz slips a straight right by Hamed. A jab from Bz does it's job there. Bz with a nice cross. Hamed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bz. Hamed slips under a jab from Bz. Decent striking displayed by Hamed there. A big left from Bz misses. An attempted straight right counter from Hamed misses the target. Hamed thumps Bz with a low kick. Bz looks to land a right hand but Hamed moved out of range. Hamed throwing a counter right hand but Bz manages to avoid it. Bz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Hamed's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hamed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bz scores with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hamed misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Bz misses its intended target. Hamed lands with a straight right. Bz didn't see that one coming. Bz throws out a powerful jab. Bz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamed momentarily.
Hamed slips a jab from Bz. Bz checks a low kick from Hamed. Bz moves into range and connects with a jab. Hamed slips a jab from Bz. Hamed misses with an uppercut. Bz checks a leg kick nicely. Bz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamed looks to land a right hand but Bz moved out of range. Hamed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hamed throws out a leg kick but Bz moves out of range and Hamed only half commits. Bz misses the jab. Bz throws a jab when Hamed was well out of range. Hamed throws a quick counter head kick but Bz was just out of range. Hamed loads up on a big right hand but Bz slips the punch. Bz tries to counter by closing the distance. Bz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamed. Hamed obviously looking to wear him down.
Bz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Bz. Hamed blocks a low kick nicely. Hamed misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bz. A swing and a miss from Hamed. Bz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hamed blocks a jab. Hamed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bz looks to land a left hand but Hamed moved out of range nicely. Bz misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hamed misses with a double jab
and Bz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hamed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bz.
Bz throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamed counters with a nice uppercut. Hamed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hamed there as he acknowledges the shot. Bz throws an overhand right that lands on Hamed's shoulder, as Hamed tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalvon Bz will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bz misses with a straight right. Bz slips a jab from Hamed. Bz throws a low kick but Hamed moves out of range easily. Hamed feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bz lands with a cross. Bz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamed. That did some damage! Hamed misses with a straight right. Hamed sets himself, and Bz steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamed avoids it this time. Hamed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bz throws out the jab. Hamed cracks Bz with a good jab. Bz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bz looks to land a left hand but Hamed moved out of range nicely. Hamed is looking to chop away at Bz's legs. Hamed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hamed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Hamed misses. Bz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamed. Bz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bz cracks Hamed with an open hand slap. Bz throws a shot from downtown. Hamed moves away and avoids it. Hamed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bz throws an overhand right that lands on Hamed's shoulder, as Hamed tries to avoid the shot. Bz throws a jab when Hamed was well out of range. Bz connects with a leg kick. Hamed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hamed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bz. Bz misses with a looping left. Hamed moves out of range as Bz strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamed. A nice leg kick lands there from Hamed. Bz misses with a looping right. Hamed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bz's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hamed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hamed misses with a head kick.
Bz throws a leg kick and Hamed counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bz defending well as Hamed loads up on a big left hand. Bz tries to counter with a clinch but Hamed shakes him off and moves away. A big left from Hamed misses. Hamed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalvon Bz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hamed connects with a solid leg kick. Bz misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamed misses with a body kick. Hamed lands with a nice body kick. A bone on bone clash there as Hamed blocks the leg kick.
Bz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hamed misses with a kick to the body.
Hamed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A chopping leg kick lands by Hamed. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamed. Good standup being displayed there by Bz as he connects with a hook. Hamed blocks a jab. Bz lands with a straight right. Hamed didn't see that one coming. Hamed checks a leg kick nicely. Hamed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamed staying out of range there. Hamed tried to counter with a leg kick but Bz avoided it. Bz getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hamed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bz. Hamed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bz checks it well. Bz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamed has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hamed takes one on the button. Hamed throws a push kick but Bz slaps the foot to one side. Bz wants to counter the offense by Hamed and move into the clinch position. Hamed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bz tries a low kick but Hamed avoids it. Bz takes a kick to the side of the head. Bz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamed. Hamed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bz is able to avoid easily. Bz lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalvon Bz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamed throws a body kick that misses and Bz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bz misses with an uppercut. Bz throws a front kick aimed at Hamed's knee but Hamed avoids it well. Bz connects with a single shot there. Bz misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamed counters with a nice uppercut. Hamed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hamed throws a low kick but Bz moves out of range easily. Bz wants to counter the offense by Hamed and move into the clinch position. Bz tries to land a leg kick but Hamed saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamed staying out of range there. Bz lands with a hook. Hamed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A big left from Bz misses. Hamed lands with a straight right. Bz didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamed. Hamed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hamed avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bz cracks Hamed with an open hand slap. Bz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bz moves away from the strike by Hamed. Bz lands with a cross. Bz lands with a cross. Hamed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamed on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hamed moves out of range as Bz strikes. Hamed misses with a head kick.
Bz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hamed misses with a looping left. Hamed throws a leg kick which misses Bz's front leg but catches the back leg as Bz tries to avoid it. Bz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bz moves out of range of the strikes. A jab lands there for Bz. Hamed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bz takes a step back to recover. Bz throws a hook but Hamed blocks it. Bz throws a leg kick and Hamed counters with a thumping low kick. Bz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamed's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamed tries a low kick but Bz avoids it. Bz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamed. Hamed misses with a low kick as Bz jumps back. Bz scores with a punch to the head. Bz misses the jab. Bz connects with a body shot. Hamed tests Bz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hamed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamed defending well as Bz loads up on a big left hand. Hamed looks to land a left hand but Bz moved out of range nicely. Bz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bz throws a hook but Hamed avoids it easily. Hamed connects with a looping right hand.
Hamed throws a body punch but Bz moves out of range. Hamed throws a front kick aimed at Bz's knee but Bz avoids it well. Bz misses with an uppercut. Bz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hamed counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bz throws a hook but Hamed blocks it. Bz looks to land a combination but Hamed avoids it well. Hamed tried to counter with a leg kick but Bz avoided it. Bz connects with a jab. Hamed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bz tries to counter with a clinch but Hamed shakes him off and moves away. A good leg kick by Hamed. Bz misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalvon Bz really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bz checks a leg kick nicely. Bz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bz misses its intended target. Hamed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bz connects with the punch. Hamed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hamed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A low kick from Hamed is predictable there and Bz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hamed avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Bz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bz. Bz connects with an inside leg kick. Bz lands the left hand. Bz wants to slow Hamed down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bz missing with a left hand there. Hamed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bz misses with a low kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Hamed.
Bz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamed has time to react. Bz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bz throws a low kick but Hamed avoids it. Hamed lands a jab to the head.
Bz thows a left - swing and a miss! Bz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hamed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hamed lands with a straight right. Bz didn't see that one coming. Hamed blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bz misses with a wild body shot. Hamed half committed to a counter leg kick. Hamed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bz misses with a left hand and Hamed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bz is rocked! Bz throws out a loose jab but Hamed uses good head movement to avoid it. Bz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamed finish him? and Hamed counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bz! He's just covering up as Hamed starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahsan Hamed! A victorious Ahsan Hamed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who Let the Dogs Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Starseed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Malone Jr lands with a good body shot. Malone Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Malone Jr throws a combination that misses and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet. Malone Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Malone Jr tries to kick Starseed off in order to stand up. Starseed Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Malone Jr bucks up and tries to throw Starseed off but instead Starseed has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Starseed tries to keep control of the position but Malone Jr is staying busy. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Malone Jr is trying to break free.
Malone Jr trying to get back to his feet but Starseed is in full control for now. What can Malone Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Starseed is looking to control Malone Jr but Malone Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Malone Jr is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malone Jr scores with a nice strike. Zoey Malone Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malone Jr throws a head kick that misses. Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jab by Malone Jr. Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range. Malone Jr is looking to wear down Starseed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Malone Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Starseed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Malone Jr lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Starseed moves out of range of the strikes. Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses. Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Starseed is out of range. Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Starseed's body. Starseed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr dominated that round. That's time! Malone Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Starseed feints the counter takedown. Malone Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Malone Jr is trying to stand back up but Starseed is controlling him
Malone Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet! Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range. Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses. Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Malone Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range. Malone Jr misses with a straight right. Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr throws a series of punches but Starseed moves out of range. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A shot to the body from Malone Jr misses and Starseed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr wants to stand but Starseed is controlling the position. Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Starseed trying to control but Malone Jr is working from the bottom. Malone Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Starseed is working an open guard so Malone Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. A big right from Malone Jr misses. And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Starseed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone Jr throws out the jab. And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses. And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot. Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot. Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Malone Jr swinging wildly here.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr misses with an uppercut. Starseed saw that one coming. Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well. Starseed slips under a jab. Starseed feints the counter takedown. Starseed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Malone Jr cracks Starseed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. No joy there for Malone Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well. Malone Jr swings for the body but Starseed moves out of range.
Malone Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starseed avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr misses with an uppercut
and Starseed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malone Jr! Malone Jr bucks up and tries to throw Starseed off but instead Starseed has got his back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot. Well, with Starseed on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Malone Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Starseed gets his hands free as Malone Jr looks to control. Malone Jr is trying to stand back up. Malone Jr tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malone Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Malone Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Starseed passes into side control.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet but Starseed drags him back down. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet but Starseed is dominant here and he's now got Malone Jr's back! Malone Jr trying to get back to his feet but Starseed is in full control for now. Indigo Starseed has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malone Jr is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Starseed gets his hands free. Starseed trying to control. Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot. Starseed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malone Jr. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malone Jr can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot. Malone Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Malone Jr tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Malone Jr buck him off. Malone Jr trying to control the hands but Starseed breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Malone Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indigo Starseed really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Malone Jr misses. Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Starseed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone Jr working a defensive guard but Starseed passes into half guard.
Malone Jr is trying to stand up here but Starseed is controlling him well. Malone Jr pushes Starseed off but Starseed dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Malone Jr is trying to improve his position. Starseed prevents Malone Jr from escaping the position. Malone Jr is trying to get back to half guard. Malone Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Malone Jr trying to control the hands but Starseed won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot. Malone Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around? Malone Jr staying busy and making it hard for Starseed to control. Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet. Malone Jr turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Malone Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starseed holds on and takes a little breather. Malone Jr stands up and waves to Starseed to follow him. Malone Jr swings for the body but Starseed moves out of range.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Malone Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zoey Malone Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses. Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed feints the counter takedown. Starseed blocks a head kick by Malone Jr.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr misses with a looping left. Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Starseed does a little dance to reset his feet. Indigo Starseed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr misses with a hook. Starseed ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr had his way with Indigo Starseed in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Starseed feints the counter takedown. Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range. Malone Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Starseed takes a shot right to the bread basket. Malone Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Starseed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Malone Jr pushes Starseed off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well. Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starseed feints the counter takedown. Starseed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malone Jr throws a body punch but Starseed moves out of range. Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot. Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Starseed does a little dance to reset his feet. Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starseed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range. Malone Jr misses the shot to the body. Malone Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starseed drops his hands momentarily and Malone Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it. Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily. Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range. Starseed feints the counter takedown. Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Starseed feints the counter takedown. Starseed blocks a jab. Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malone Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Starseed off the ropes and back into range. Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Malone Jr scores with a hook to the body. Starseed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr. Malone Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starseed circles away quickly and effectively. Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malone Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Zoey Malone Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr jabs Starseed right on the nose. Starseed blinks but takes it well. Starseed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range. Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well. Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malone Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown. Malone Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much. Malone Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Starseed dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Zoey Malone Jr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Malone Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr! Zoey Malone Jr gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cian Cartwright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Millennium's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cartwright blocks a head kick by Millennium.
Millennium throws a head kick that misses and Cartwright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Millennium stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright. Millennium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Millennium throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Millennium napping and manages to drive through into side control! Millennium is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millennium manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts. Cartwright working Millennium over with strikes. Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Millennium tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg. Millennium gets back to full guard.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound. Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Millennium has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cartwright stands up over Millennium, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Millennium is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
We've been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Millennium is rocked! Cartwright lands a couple of elbows. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Millennium is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him? Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Millennium's brow. Cartwright working some strikes from top position. Cartwright throwing strikes but missing. Millennium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright cracks Millennium with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartwright distracts Millennium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cartwright distracts Millennium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Millennium has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle. Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Millennium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position. Cartwright cracks Millennium with a solid left hand. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millennium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millennium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Millennium is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control. Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cartwright has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though. Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millennium. Millennium throws a big elbow that misses. Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright lands a good elbow from the bottom. Millennium stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millennium is aware though and is defending well. This has been an exciting period of action! Millennium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. Millennium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millennium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millennium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian Cartwright dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cartwright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Millennium tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartwright is in Millennium's guard. Millennium working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Millennium's brow. Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cartwright works over Millennium with some ground and pound from guard. Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Millennium is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cartwright works over Millennium with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millennium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Millennium's legs - danger averted. Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millennium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well. Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound. Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millennium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Millennium's legs - danger averted. Cartwright landing with the ground and pound. Millennium working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Millennium is breathing heavily. Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cartwright stands up over Millennium, holding on to his feet. Cartwright throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Millennium is out cold! Cartwright lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims comes to the ring accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed it Out. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Sims! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yew getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sims moves away from the strike by Yew. Nice shot by Yew. Sims blocks a head kick by Yew.
Sims is looking to counter the offense by Yew and move into the clinch. Yew lands with an overhand left. Sims staying out of range there. Sims uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew. Sims is looking to counter punch. Yew getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sims wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance. Sims drives through and clinches with Yew against the ropes.
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it. Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yew blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Yew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Yew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Nice elbow from Sims. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sims misses with an elbow over the top. A short uppercut from Yew. A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land. Sims misses with an elbow over the top. Yew scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head. With the fighters up against the ropes, Sims throws an elbow but misses. A short left from Yew. Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sims looking to slow down the pace here. Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses. Yew scores with a shoulder strike. Yew misses with a hook from the clinch. Yew slows down the pace here.
Yew working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Sims has been working on his elbows in the gym. Yew dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses. Yew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sims seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yew can turn it around. Yew misses with a short punch on the inside. Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yew. Yew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards. Sims looking to stall.
Sims misses with an elbow strike.
Yew blocks an elbow strike. Yew misses with a hook from the clinch. Yew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yew avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yew. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sims. Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sims throws an elbow but it misses.
Yew dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yew tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yew tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Yew back against the ropes. Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yew avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Yew blocks the elbow strike.
Yew working aggressively here.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yew scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head. Sims throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims. Sims lands an elbow inside. Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Yef Yew has been cut. Yew misses with the head strike.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yew pushes Sims back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yew throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land. Sims blocks an elbow strike from Yew.
Yew scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head. Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Yew scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head. Sims lands a damaging elbow. Yew working aggressively here.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Sims throws an elbow but it misses.
Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yew dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Yew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
Sims is rocked! Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters up against the ropes, Sims throws an elbow but misses. Yew avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims. Yew blocks an elbow strike. Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. Sims seems to have got his legs back now. Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yew as Sims tries to tie him up. Yew dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Yew avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yef Yew's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sims staying out of range there. Yew misses with a body shot.
Sims tries to counter by clinching up but Yew breaks away and moves out of range. Sims takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Sims was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sims is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yew. Sims moves away from the strike by Yew. Yew misses the shot to the body. Sims is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yew. Yew misses with a hook. Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sims gets tackled into the ropes by Yew. Yew maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yew scores with a shoulder strike. Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Yew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head. Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sims throws an elbow but misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yew's brow. Sims lands an elbow inside. Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Yew scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head. Yew misses with a punch to the body.
Yew lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
It looks like Ryan Sims has been cut. Sims lands a nice elbow. Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims is trying to maintain a safe position but Yew gets an underhook and turns Sims into the ropes. Yew blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims is trying to stall.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Yew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Yew blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yew's brow. Yew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards. Yew avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sims blocks a body shot from Yew. Yew avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yew misses with a hook from the clinch. Yew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards. Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sims! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Yew is unloading with more strikes now! Sims drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante Gotovina had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ante Gotovina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gotovina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ringo. Ringo obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotovina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gotovina misses with a head kick.
Ringo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gotovina tries to advance to mount but can't. Gotovina is working hard here to advance position. Ringo is looking to regain half guard here but Gotovina keeps moving and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ringo keeps working. Ringo is trying to control Gotovina's posture but Gotovina avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ringo tries to buck Gotovina off but Gotovina is having none of it. Ringo manages to get back to half guard. Ringo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotovina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gotovina not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gotovina trying to control from half guard but Ringo is working away. Gotovina is looking for a kimura but Ringo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotovina to get the leverage. Gotovina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ringo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ante Gotovina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Langerholc's choice of entrance music: Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. Davor Langerholc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Davor Langerholc! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Langerholc throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ellis Miller has been cut. We've been told by Miller's head coaches at O'Brannigans MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Davor Langerholc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller connects with a high kick. Miller throws out a loose jab but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Langerholc! But no joy. Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langerholc works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination. Miller has Langerholc up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Langerholc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Langerholc tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller takes a shot to the head. Miller being controlled against the ropes. Langerholc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Miller scores with a shot to the side of Langerholc's head. Miller tries to stall but Langerholc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langerholc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Langerholc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller lunges at Langerholc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Langerholc's hand. Miller checks a leg kick. Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Langerholc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Langerholc. Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Miller. Langerholc misses with a straight left. Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Langerholc breaks away and moves out of range. Langerholc scores with a decent looking hook. Langerholc wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Langerholc gets in close and instigates a clinch. Langerholc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Langerholc. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Miller pushes Langerholc back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Langerholc tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Langerholc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Miller misses with some punches.
Langerholc prevents a body shot from Miller. Langerholc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Langerholc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller is looking to slow Langerholc down with leg kicks. Langerholc looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Langerholc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Miller slips a jab from Langerholc. Langerholc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Langerholc throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. Miller moves away from the strike by Langerholc. Langerholc throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Miller. Langerholc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Langerholc duly obliges. Langerholc is looking to clinch. Miller throws a low kick but Langerholc moves out of range easily. Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Langerholc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller pushes Langerholc away with a front kick. Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller lands an uppercut. Miller tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Langerholc trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Langerholc blocking some punches.
Miller cracks Langerholc with a nice body shot. Miller tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Miller blocking some punches.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Miller lands an uppercut. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller digs a right hand into Langerholc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Langerholc's gas tank. Langerholc looks winded! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Langerholc prevents a body shot from Miller. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ellis Miller's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Langerholc moves out of range easily. Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Miller lands a big shot that drops Langerholc! Can he finish him?
Langerholc is rocked! Miller is in close to Langerholc's body, working some short punches and elbows. Langerholc is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him? Miller gets to his feet and stands over Langerholc, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Langerholc felt that one! Miller unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Langerholc from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellis Miller! A victorious Ellis Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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33
255 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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218 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Barca! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to the liver by Tseng. Beautiful body shot. Tseng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tseng cracks Barca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut. Tseng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tseng misses with a lunging right hand
and Barca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tseng's knee momentarily. Tseng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tseng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut. Barca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The fight moves into the clinch position. Tseng 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. Tseng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barca pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaan Tseng. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tseng tries to move into range but Barca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barca throws a right hand that misses
letting Tseng counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barca wants it to stay on the feet. Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tseng.
Barca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tseng has his takedown stuffed enabling Barca to counter with a crisp jab. Tseng misses with a hook
and Barca counters with a nice body shot. Barca throws a looping overhand right but Tseng ducks down to avoid it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tseng. Barca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Barca's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Tseng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it. A combination from Barca does no damage. Tseng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Tseng misses with a body punch
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barca scores with a nice strike. Tseng fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barca to the ground. Tseng is now in Barca's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Tseng postures up in Barca's guard and throws a big left but Barca blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tseng stops Barca from standing up. Barca looking for a sweep. Not yet Barca, not yet. Tseng throws a big elbow that misses. Tseng trying to move into half guard but instead Barca has managed to sweep! Tseng 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. Tseng has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Tseng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tseng is working hard here to advance position. Barca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tseng is proving hard to escape from. Tseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tseng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barca manages to get himself to full guard.
Barca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tseng throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tseng is on top in guard.
Tseng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tseng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tseng is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control. Tseng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tseng is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tseng trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tseng looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Tseng is pulling down on Barca's head. It's preventing any offense from Barca, at least for the moment. Tseng wants to sweep here but Barca controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Tseng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tseng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Tseng lands a couple of elbows. Tseng lands a couple of elbows. Tseng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tseng looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Tseng is trying to control the position but Barca postures up. Barca won't allow Tseng to sweep him here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tseng is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Tseng prevents Barca from getting back to his feet. Tseng connects with a couple of short punches. Tseng with a flurry of punches that miss. Barca keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully. Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tseng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tseng with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tseng trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom. Tseng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's eight 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. Tseng is in close to Barca's body, working some short punches and elbows. Tseng trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom. Tseng scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tseng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barca controls Tseng momentarily but Tseng frees himself. Tseng wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving. Tseng throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Tseng is trying to keep Barca in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Barca won't allow Tseng to sweep him here. Barca passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tseng is looking for a sweep. Tseng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Tseng trying to control from the bottom.
Tseng is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Tseng goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Vaan Tseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tseng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Hannibal Barca's cut even more. Barca leaves Tseng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Tseng. Barca staying out of range there. Barca lands with an overhand left. Tseng throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily. No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tseng dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Tseng. Good standup being displayed there by Tseng as he connects with a hook.
Barca is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barca misses with a jab to the body
and Tseng scores with a counter punch that sends Barca to the canvas! Tseng smells blood - he's punishing Barca with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barca has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaan Tseng! Vaan Tseng retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin comes to the ring accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
183 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut. Shin throws a big shot that misses. Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands. A shot to the body from Shin misses and Haack counters with a nice leg kick. Haack throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack. Shin is looking to counter punch. Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haack throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Haack shrugs it off though. Haack throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Shin misses. Shin throws a leg kick that misses. Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Shin blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haack throws a body kick that misses letting Shin counter with a right hand. Shin throws a nice inside leg kick. Shin throws a solid leg kick but Haack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin. Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shin really felt that one! A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shin digs a good body shot into Haack's ribs. Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Shin connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haack throws a body kick that misses. Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack. Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack. Shin tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Haack lands with a nice body kick. Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket. A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shin moves out of range as Haack strikes. Haack jabbing away but nothing is landing. Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away. Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Haack was just out of range. Haack avoids the body shot from Shin.
A left lands for Shin. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily. Haack defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand. A good leg kick by Haack. Haack throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Haack throws a leg kick but Shin moved away. Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily. Shin looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook. Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Haack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haack if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Haack's head. Shin blocks a leg kick. Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range. Shin throws a right and a left that both miss. Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shin throws a jab when Haack was well out of range. Haack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Shin moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shin misses with a leg kick and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Shin 's knee. Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A low kick from Haack misses and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a leg kick. Haack scores with a push kick. Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Shin throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily. Shin connects with a looping right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Haack. Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range. Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shin looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Good exchange - Haack coming out on top. Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A jab from Haack finds it's way through Shin's defenses. Shin feints a jab promting Haack to slip. Shin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Shin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Haack throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side. Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him? Haack scores with a punch to the head. Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Haack seems to have recovered his senses. Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shin misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Haack. Shin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Haack looks winded! Haack blocks a head kick by Shin.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. A big left from Shin misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack. This has been an exciting period of action! Haack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A good leg kick by Shin. Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab. Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily. Haack throws a shot to the body.
A head kick by Haack misses and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well. Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Haack looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming. Haack looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely. Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it. Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A head kick misses from Haack. Haack throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Haack throws a body shot but no joy. Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haack just manages to avoid it. Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haack momentarily.
A big left from Haack misses. Haack throws a head kick that misses and Shin counters with a left to the body. Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin. 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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick. Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards. Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye. A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily. Haack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover. Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shin misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haack throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it. Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack. Shin walks into a jab. Haack walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Shin drops Haack with a left right combo! Shin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Shin is staying tight to Haack's torso, preventing him from escaping. Shin wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Shin wants to stand but Haack is controlling his arm. Shin is trying to get an arm triangle but Haack is defending well. Shin tries to move to mount but Haack blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A control attempt from Haack but he's now mounted! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Haack working to try and regain half guard.
Shin fails to move to back control. Shin controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Haack tries to hold on but Shin postures up. Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Shin wants to finish this one by submission but Haack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shin. Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack is trying to escape the mount.
Haack keeps trying to improve his position. Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack holds on to Shin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shin avoids the attempt from Haack to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Haack is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shin has control of Haack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Haack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Haack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Shin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Shin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Shin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haack! Shin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Haack is holding on tight.
Haack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Shin keeps control of the position as Haack tries to break free.
Haack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shin's guard. Nice work there by Haack.
Shin looking to control.
Lao Shin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet. Haack trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haack defends well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Shin dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Haack. Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Haack settles back down. Haack throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range. Haack lands a head kick!
Haack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily. Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Shin's head back.
Haack scores with a hook. Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack. Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shin throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. Haack is looking to score with low kicks. Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup. Haack misses with a kick to the body and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shin is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
Haack misses with a body kick. Shin takes one to the chin there. Shin jabs at Haack's body. Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Haack slips a jab from Shin. Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Shin moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haack walks into a straight right hand from Shin. Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Shin throws a head kick that misses and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shin misses with a body kick. Nice shot lands for Haack. Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack throws a leg kick but Shin checks it. Haack throws a head kick that misses. Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Haack throws a body kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target. Shin lands with a hook. Haack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shin punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch. Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Haack lands. Shin connects with a solid leg kick. Haack is looking to land body kicks. A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Haack avoids the head kick by Shin.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haack walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away. Haack scores with a decent looking hook. Shin lands with a good body shot. Shin scores with a jab. Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Shin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. Shin lands an elbow inside. Nice body punch from Shin. Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Haack working aggressively here.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. A short right from Haack. Haack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin lands an elbow just above Haack 's eye. Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Shin tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Shin back against the ropes. Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haack misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back. Haack ducks under a wild hook from Shin. Haack wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs. Shin connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Haack misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Haack cracks the inside of Shin's front leg. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shin, as that shot connected.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it. Shin flashes Haack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Haack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Haack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin! Lao Shin retains his welterweight title! Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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