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Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsar Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomba has chosen Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes as his entrance music. Tsar Bomba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tsar Bomba!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabala misses with a looping right.
Chabala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chabala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bomba.
Bomba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chabala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chabala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bomba counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chabala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bomba scrambles back to his feet.
Bomba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Jab, jab by Bomba - just one landing.
Bomba throws a leg kick but Chabala moved away.
A combination from Chabala does no damage.
Bomba feints a jab promting Chabala to slip. Bomba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chabala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chabala throws a series of punches but Bomba avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomba works Chabala's body with a nice hook.
Chabala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chabala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomba.
Chabala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chabala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chabala's calf.
Chabala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba throws a body kick that misses.
Chabala throws a looping overhand right but Bomba ducks down to avoid it.
Bomba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chabala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomba.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chabala.
Bomba misses with a low kick.
Chabala throws a low kick but Bomba moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Bomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chabala moves out of range easily.
Chabala attempts a counter takedown but Bomba avoids it well and moves away.
Bomba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Bomba checks it.
Bomba checks a low kick from Chabala.
Bomba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chabala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba swings for the body but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomba pinned against the cage. Bomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chabala misses with a hook. Bomba ducked under it nicely.
Bomba instigates a clinch.
Bomba lands with a short shot to the head.
Chabala throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chabala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chabala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bomba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bomba.
Bomba lands a hook that snaps the head of Chabala backwards.
Bomba is leaning against Chabala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bomba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chabala lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala lands a shot to the body.
Bomba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chabala works on Bomba's body with a couple of short punches.
Bomba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chabala throws a punch but it's blocked by Bomba.
Bomba tries a body shot but Chabala blocks it.
Chabala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bomba working aggressively here.
Chabala prevents a body shot from Bomba.
Bomba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chabala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chabala digs a good body shot into Bomba's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chabala checks a leg kick.
Chabala moves out of range as Bomba strikes.
Chabala throws a low kick but Bomba moves out of range easily.
Bomba cracks Chabala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bomba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba works Chabala's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bomba drops his hands momentarily and Chabala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Chabala moved out of range nicely.
Bomba throws out a powerful jab.
Bomba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chabala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bomba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Chabala.
Bomba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chabala lands with a good body shot.
Bomba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bomba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chabala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomba.
Bomba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chabala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomba throws out the jab.
Bomba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chabala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chabala throws out a powerful jab.
Bomba blocks a head kick by Chabala.
Chabala lands a nice looking body kick.
Chabala tries to score with a low kick but Bomba moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsar Bomba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chabala throws a front kick aimed at Bomba's knee but Bomba avoids it well.
Bomba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chabala blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Bomba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chabala doesn't seem phased though.
Bomba blocks the body kick.
Bomba misses with a low kick as Chabala jumps back.
Chabala feinted with a counter takedown.
Chabala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bomba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chabala scrambles back to his feet.
Chabala misses with a leg kick
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chabala scores with the left hand. Bomba knows he should have avoided that one.
Chabala misses with a wild body shot.
Bomba is looking to slow Chabala down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Chabala coming out on top.
Bomba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chabala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomba.
Bomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chabala slips under a jab from Bomba.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses
and Bomba counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabala misses with a looping left.
Bomba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chabala with a body shot.
Bomba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chabala throws a punch but it's blocked by Bomba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala manages to break the clinch.
Chabala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chabala misses with a two punch combination.
Bomba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
Bomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomba throws a leg kick but Chabala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chabala throws a leg kick
and Bomba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chabala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chabala ducks under a wild hook from Bomba.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bomba is able to avoid easily.
Chabala just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomba misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bomba.
Bomba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chabala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chabala throws an overhand right that lands on Bomba's shoulder, as Bomba tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Chabala throws a head kick but Bomba moves out of range.
Chabala defending well as Bomba loads up on a big left hand.
Chabala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bomba circles away.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Bomba moved away.
Bomba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chabala on the side of the head.
Bomba misses with a hook to the body
and Chabala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bomba manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chabala keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chabala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bomba breaks the clinch.
Chabala misses with a looping left.
Bomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bomba misses with a hook.
Chabala is looking to slow Bomba down with leg kicks.
Bomba loads up on a big right hand but Chabala slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba throws a leg kick but Chabala moved away.
Chabala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomba.
Bomba tries to clinch up.
Bomba misses with a straight right.
Chabala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bomba misses with a low kick.
Chabala scores with a nice head shot.
Chabala connects with a crisp jab.
Bomba throws a one two combo.
Bomba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabala.
Chabala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chabala pushes Bomba away with a front kick.
Bomba lands with a straight right. Chabala didn't see that one coming.
Bomba scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Bomba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chabala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chabala throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chabala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Bomba is out of range.
A jab from Bomba finds it's way through Chabala's defenses.
Bomba is looking to land body kicks.
Chabala checks a leg kick nicely.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
A big left from Bomba misses.
Chabala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bomba's head backwards.
Bomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomba moves away.
Nice shot by Chabala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chabala throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chabala can pounce on him.
Bomba throws a leg kick but Chabala moved away.
Chabala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tsar Bomba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chabala walks into a jab.
Chabala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomba.
Chabala tries to counter with a takedown but Bomba is quick to defend against it.
Chabala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chabala.
Bomba tests Chabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Chabala as he checks the leg kick.
Bomba throws a looping overhand right but Chabala ducks down to avoid it.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body.
Bomba lands a nice hook to Chabala's body. Chabala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bomba wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomba. That did some damage!
Bomba throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Chabala misses with a wild body shot.
Bomba feints a counter leg kick.
Bomba misses with a looping left.
Chabala feinted with a counter takedown.
Bomba throws a right hand that Chabala ducks under and follows up with a left that Chabala also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bomba misses with a leg kick
and Chabala counters with a shoot takedown. Bomba fights it but they end up in guard.
Bomba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tsar Bomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chabala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomba throws a head kick that misses.
Bomba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
Chabala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomba at a distance.
Bomba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chabala manages to avoid it.
Chabala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chabala tries a low kick but Bomba avoids it.
As Chabala backs off Bomba throws a huge counter combo but Chabala manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bomba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chabala.
An inside leg kick from Chabala misses.
Bomba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chabala loads up on a big right hand but Bomba slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomba.
Chabala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Chabala misses.
Chabala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
Chabala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bomba checks a leg kick.
Bomba blocks a jab.
It seemed like Bomba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomba scores with a body shot.
Chabala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bomba checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Bomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Bomba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Chabala misses.
Bomba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matt Chabala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba slips under a jab from Chabala.
Bomba takes one on the button.
Chabala throws a big shot that misses.
Bomba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bomba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bomba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chabala throws a big shot that misses.
Bomba misses with a head kick.
Chabala connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Bomba.
Chabala throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomba.
Bomba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bomba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomba throws a looping overhand right but Chabala ducks down to avoid it.
Chabala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba cracks the inside of Chabala's front leg.
Chabala looks to land a right hand but Bomba moved out of range.
Chabala blocks a jab.
Bomba lands a jab.
Bomba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chabala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chabala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomba's sensitive parts.
Bomba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chabala looks to land a left hand but Bomba moved out of range nicely.
Bomba scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Bomba coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Chabala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chabala tries to land a leg kick but Bomba saw it coming and moves away.
Bomba slips a straight right by Chabala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsar Bomba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bomba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsar Bomba!
Tsar Bomba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amitraghat Nagarjun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - Changed On Me. Nagarjun has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music. Timmey The Gangster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
152 lbs
32 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amitraghat Nagarjun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagarjun blocks a jab.
Nagarjun throws a series of punches but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagarjun connects with a leg kick. The Gangster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gangster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagarjun misses with a low kick.
The Gangster lands a really nice looking cross but Nagarjun seems unphased.
Nagarjun swings for the body but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster attempts a counter takedown but Nagarjun avoids it well and moves away.
The Gangster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Gangster lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagarjun avoids the head kick by The Gangster.
Nagarjun tried to score with a low kick but The Gangster checks it.
The Gangster feints a jab promting Nagarjun to slip. The Gangster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagarjun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses
and Nagarjun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gangster thuds his right hand into Nagarjun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Nagarjun misses.
Nagarjun throws a body kick that misses.
Nagarjun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Gangster throws a sloppy head kick and Nagarjun moves out of range easily.
Amitraghat Nagarjun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagarjun throws a leg kick but The Gangster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from The Gangster misses the target.
Nagarjun misses with a low kick.
Nagarjun throws a push kick but The Gangster slaps the foot to one side.
The Gangster takes one on the button.
The Gangster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagarjun misses with a looping right.
Nagarjun throws a solid leg kick but The Gangster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagarjun.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Nagarjun.
Nagarjun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Gangster instigates a clinch.
Nagarjun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Gangster lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from The Gangster.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from The Gangster.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagarjun.
Nagarjun lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Gangster backwards.
The Gangster is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Nagarjun.
The Gangster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagarjun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Gangster shoots in and drives through. Nagarjun sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmey The Gangster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagarjun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Nagarjun misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gangster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagarjun throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagarjun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagarjun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Gangster throws out a powerful jab.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses.
Nagarjun takes one to the chin there.
Nagarjun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Gangster looks to land a combination but Nagarjun avoids it well.
Nagarjun jabs at The Gangster's body.
The Gangster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Gangster lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagarjun fails to land with a series of punches.
The Gangster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagarjun sprawls and moves away.
The Gangster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun missing with a left hand there. The Gangster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagarjun scores with a hook to the body. The Gangster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagarjun cracks the inside of The Gangster's front leg.
The Gangster throws a series of punches but Nagarjun avoids them all with ease.
Nagarjun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Gangster throws a sloppy head kick and Nagarjun moves out of range easily.
Nagarjun tries to score with a low kick but The Gangster moves his leg out of the way.
Nagarjun swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Gangster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagarjun tries to land a front kick but The Gangster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Nagarjun looks to move away, The Gangster throws a big counter combo but Nagarjun just gets out of the way.
Nagarjun lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as The Gangster blocks the leg kick.
The Gangster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagarjun scores with the left hand. The Gangster knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for The Gangster.
The Gangster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Gangster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Gangster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagarjun counters with a series of strikes. The Gangster will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amitraghat Nagarjun dominated that round.
That's time! The Gangster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Gangster staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Nagarjun.
The Gangster throws a quick counter head kick but Nagarjun was just out of range.
Nagarjun lands a nice looking body shot.
The Gangster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nagarjun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagarjun looks to land a right hand but The Gangster moved out of range.
The Gangster misses with a few strikes there.
Nagarjun throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Gangster is looking to clinch.
Nagarjun tries to keep at a distance but The Gangster has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster misses with a punch on the inside.
The Gangster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagarjun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nagarjun manages to break the clinch.
The Gangster misses the shot to the body.
Nagarjun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Timmey The Gangster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagarjun blocks a low kick nicely.
Nagarjun appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagarjun avoids the head kick by The Gangster.
Nagarjun is looking to slow The Gangster down with leg kicks.
Nagarjun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nagarjun lands a leg kick that knocks The Gangster off balance momentarily.
The Gangster fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Gangster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagarjun feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by The Gangster. Beautiful body shot.
Nagarjun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagarjun is looking to land body kicks.
The Gangster throwing a counter right hand but Nagarjun manages to avoid it.
Nagarjun lands a really nice looking cross but The Gangster seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Nagarjun lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Gangster doesn't seem phased though.
Nagarjun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagarjun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gangster checks a leg kick nicely.
The Gangster scores with a head kick. Nagarjun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nagarjun throws a leg kick but The Gangster moved away.
The Gangster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagarjun.
The Gangster drives through and clinches with Nagarjun against the cage.
A short right from The Gangster on the inside.
Nagarjun lands a nice uppercut.
Nagarjun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagarjun.
The Gangster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nagarjun connects with a leg kick. The Gangster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagarjun looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
The Gangster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagarjun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagarjun swings for the body but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Gangster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gangster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagarjun. Nagarjun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Gangster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Gangster tries to clinch there but Nagarjun circles away.
The Gangster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Nagarjun misses.
Nagarjun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Gangster throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nagarjun counter with a right hand.
Nagarjun cracks The Gangster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Gangster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagarjun throws a front kick aimed at The Gangster's knee but The Gangster avoids it well.
Nagarjun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Gangster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagarjun.
Nagarjun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagarjun cracks The Gangster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagarjun throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Gangster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagarjun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Gangster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagarjun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagarjun.
Nice shot by The Gangster.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Gangster gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagarjun tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagarjun trying to hold on to The Gangster's head to control him but The Gangster postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amitraghat Nagarjun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by The Gangster.
The Gangster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagarjun scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagarjun, right into the meat.
The Gangster tries for a takedown but Nagarjun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagarjun misses.
Nagarjun is looking to slow The Gangster down with leg kicks.
Nagarjun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagarjun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Gangster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagarjun momentarily.
Nagarjun slips under a jab from The Gangster.
The Gangster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagarjun throws out a counter right but The Gangster avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Nagarjun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
Nagarjun misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmey The Gangster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Gangster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Gangster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Gangster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagarjun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagarjun throws a front kick aimed at The Gangster's knee but The Gangster avoids it well.
Nagarjun misses the jab.
Nagarjun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Gangster fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagarjun misses with an uppercut
and The Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
Nagarjun leaves The Gangster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmey The Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagarjun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagarjun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagarjun tries to work over The Gangster's front leg with a kick but The Gangster checks it.
The Gangster lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Nagarjun.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Nagarjun.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
Nagarjun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Gangster with a body shot.
The Gangster misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagarjun counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagarjun jabs The Gangster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagarjun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagarjun looks to score with a jab to the body but The Gangster is just out of range.
The Gangster moves out of range as Nagarjun strikes.
Nagarjun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Gangster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun scores with a body shot.
The Gangster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagarjun!
Nagarjun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Gangster is thwarting Nagarjun's attempts to control the position.
Nagarjun is refusing to be controlled, as The Gangster sits in half guard.
Nagarjun trying to hold on to The Gangster's head to control him but The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun is controlling The Gangster's trapped leg to prevent The Gangster from advancing to side control.
The Gangster thows a huge punch but Nagarjun dodges it nicely.
Nagarjun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Gangster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nagarjun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Gangster.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagarjun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagarjun looking for a guillotine here but The Gangster defends easily.
Nagarjun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amitraghat Nagarjun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagarjun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amitraghat Nagarjun!
A victorious Amitraghat Nagarjun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Timmey The Gangster had this to say: 'Fuck all y'all!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wi Tu Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska has chosen Big Balls by AC/DC as his entrance music. Kimo Ovaska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wi Tu Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo scores with a body shot.
Ovaska scores with a three punch combo!
Lo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that misses.
Ovaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lo at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Lo.
Ovaska 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.
Ovaska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lo's sensitive parts.
Lo misses with an uppercut. Ovaska saw that one coming.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ovaska misses with a straight right.
Lo throws a big counter combination but Ovaska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ovaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Ovaska.
Ovaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lo lands a body shot.
Ovaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Ovaska misses the jab.
Lo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ovaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Lo.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ovaska ducks right into an uppercut from Lo.
Lo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that misses.
Ovaska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lo misses the body punch
letting Ovaska counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovaska.
Ovaska loads up on a big right hand but Lo slips the punch.
Lo throws an off balance right hand
letting Ovaska counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Ovaska there.
Lo is rocked!
Lo switches off momentarily and Ovaska cracks him with a monster right hand! Lo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ovaska dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ovaska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Ovaska!
A very excited looking Kimo Ovaska made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey comes to the cage accompanied by 5 minutes Alone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Hessler misses the body punch
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Massey blocks the body kick.
Massey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Massey lands a left and a right that send Hessler crashing to the mat, dazed. Massey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hessler is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him?
Hessler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hessler switches off momentarily and Massey cracks him with a monster right hand! Hessler topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Massey dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Massey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Massey!
A relieved looking Josh Massey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Clinton Hessler had this to say: 'Legend.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crow Spirit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Tyraanicao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Tyraanicao does no damage.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Tyraanicao seems unphased.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Tyraanicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Matus.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy head kick
and Matus counters by clinching up.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Tyraanicao's ribcage. Tyraanicao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyraanicao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Matus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyraanicao up against the cage.
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Matus is looking to counter punch.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
Matus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Tyraanicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus tries a low kick but Tyraanicao avoids it.
A big left from Matus misses.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus throws a hook but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyraanicao scrambles back to his feet.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyraanicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyraanicao should have avoided that one.
Matus misses with a body punch
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tyraanicao.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyraanicao if he has to take too many more of those.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus throws a right hand that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Tyraanicao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a front kick aimed at Tyraanicao's knee but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyraanicao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyraanicao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Tyraanicao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Matus throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Tyraanicao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A low kick from Matus misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matus.
A low kick from Matus is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
A cross from Matus lands.
Tyraanicao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus jabs Tyraanicao right on the nose. Tyraanicao blinks but takes it well.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyraanicao. Matus shrugs it off though.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyraanicao. Matus shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Tyraanicao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Tyraanicao blocks the body kick.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Tyraanicao is predictable there
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyraanicao thinking.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matus lands with a hook. Tyraanicao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Matus tenderised Tyraanicao's leg. Tyraanicao is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Matus.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyraanicao feints a counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Tyraanicao connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
That kick from Matus tenderised Tyraanicao's leg. Tyraanicao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus throws a head kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good jab.
Tyraanicao feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Tyraanicao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao flicks out a counter leg kick but Matus steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Tyraanicao - just one landing.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Tyraanicao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Matus misses.
Tyraanicao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Tyraanicao was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Tyraanicao there.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Tyraanicao's head back.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Tyraanicao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Matus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyraanicao just manages to avoid it.
Matus clobbers Tyraanicao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus tries to work over Tyraanicao's front leg with a kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Matus slips a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.
Matus instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Tyraanicao controls the action.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Tyraanicao avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Matus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Tyraanicao wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyraanicao counters with a body kick.
Matus defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyraanicao, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy body kick
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Tyraanicao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus lands a nice hook to Tyraanicao's body. Tyraanicao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Jab from Tyraanicao.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Another loss, to another can, sorry everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Al-Khaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett 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.
Sackett tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett wants to slow Al-Khaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al-Khaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Al-Khaldi slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett cracks Al-Khaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Sackett jabs Al-Khaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Al-Khaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al-Khaldi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Al-Khaldi clinches with his opponent.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Al-Khaldi lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated 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.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Al-Khaldi there.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Al-Khaldi steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Al-Khaldi as he connects with a hook.
Al-Khaldi jabs at Sackett's body.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Al-Khaldi seems unphased.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
A hook to the body from Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett wants to break free but Al-Khaldi has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A combination from Al-Khaldi does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Al-Khaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al-Khaldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC -TNT. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiddi shoots in for a double leg but Spiteri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiddi wants to clinch up but Spiteri keeps it at a distance.
Spiteri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spiteri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiddi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spiteri somewhat.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown but Kiddi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galdra Kiddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.
Kiddi moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
Kiddi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiddi takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Kiddi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiddi throws a leg kick which misses Spiteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiteri tries to avoid it.
Kiddi tries to land a front kick but Spiteri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Spiteri lands with a straight right. Kiddi didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi works the jab nicely.
Kiddi thows a leg kick but Spiteri checks it
and Spiteri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiddi's guard.
Spiteri stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kiddi throws up his legs and catches Spiteri in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Spiteri tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kiddi! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Galdra Kiddi!
Galdra Kiddi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallick throws a right hand that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hallick - just one landing.
Dias Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallick 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.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that Hallick ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallick also avoids with ease.
Hallick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dias Jimenez clinches with his opponent.
Dias Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow that stopped Hallick in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
Hallick lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallick avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Dias Jimenez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Hallick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias Jimenez delivers a nice body kick.
Dias Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Hallick misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias Jimenez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallick misses with a wild combination.
Hallick scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallick throws a jab when Dias Jimenez was well out of range.
Dias Jimenez wants to slow Hallick down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez is out of range.
Dias Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hallick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallick throws out the jab.
Hallick throws a jab when Dias Jimenez was well out of range.
Hallick looks to land a combination but Dias Jimenez avoids it well.
Dias Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hallick checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Hallick throws a jab when Dias Jimenez was well out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallick throws a big shot that misses.
Hallick throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dias Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallick, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallick.
Hallick misses with a head kick.
Hallick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez jabs at Hallick's body.
Hallick throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallick as he connects with a hook.
Dias Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallick staying out of range there.
Hallick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Hallick.
Hallick lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Hallick. Beautiful body shot.
Hallick connects with a body shot that sends Dias Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Hallick moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Hallick checks it.
Hallick scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dias Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallick walks into a jab.
Dias Jimenez lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dias Jimenez.
Hallick throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Hallick loads up on a big left hand.
Dias Jimenez tries to bum rush Hallick with a series of wild strikes but Hallick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Hallick catches Dias Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Dias Jimenez works Hallick's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Hallick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hallick connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hallick.
Dias Jimenez is looking to wear down Hallick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hallick throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallick thinking.
Hallick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dias Jimenez moves forwards but Hallick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Hallick.
Hallick throws a hook but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Hallick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hallick misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallick at a distance.
Dias Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias Jimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallick misses with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallick's calf.
Dias Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallick throws a leg kick
and Dias Jimenez counters with a left and a right that stings Hallick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Hallick lands.
Dias Jimenez tries to move into range but Hallick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez slips a jab from Hallick.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez.
Hallick lands a really nice looking cross but Dias Jimenez seems unphased.
Dias Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dias Jimenez throws a wild body kick that Hallick sees coming a mile off.
Dias Jimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hallick moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallick fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dias Jimenez moves away from the strike by Hallick.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias Jimenez has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Hallick backs away, Dias Jimenez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters by moving into the clinch.
Hallick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hallick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dias Jimenez has him pressed against the cage.
Hallick is trying to break the clinch but Dias Jimenez has him pressed against the cage.
Hallick scores with a shot to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallick.
Dias Jimenez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallick blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dias Jimenez presses Hallick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dias Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallick is breathing heavily.
Hallick looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hallick's brow.
Hallick tries to circle away but Dias Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.
Dias Jimenez misses with some punches.
Hallick manages to break the clinch.
Dias Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hallick tests Dias Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Dias Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick needs to keep his hands up - Dias Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Dias Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Hallick finds it's target.
Hallick slips a jab and a cross from Dias Jimenez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Hallick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Al Hallick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez clobbers Hallick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Hallick's belly button to the back.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Al Hallick's cut even more.
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice strike.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a push kick but Hallick slaps the foot to one side.
Al Hallick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallick 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.
Hallick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Dias Jimenez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias Jimenez!
Hallick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Hallick is predictable there
and Dias Jimenez counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallick tries to move into range but Dias Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dias Jimenez lands a big head kick that sends Hallick tumbling to the mat! Dias Jimenez takes a step backwards and waves Hallick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hallick is rocked!
Dias Jimenez fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hallick square on the jaw! Damn, Hallick is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Dias Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Noob Saibot has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Saibot tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saibot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Saibot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saibot is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Saibot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saibot.
Saibot prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Saibot wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Saibot misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saibot scoring with some ground and pound.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot advances position into side control!
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Saibot keeps trying to improve his position.
Saibot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Saibot defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy is pressing down on Saibot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controlling the position.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saibot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saibot postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
Saibot advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Saibot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saibot wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saibot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy is looking to control Saibot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Murphy reverses the position - he's now on top in Saibot's guard.
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saibot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saibot pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noob Saibot! Noob Saibot retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
256 lbs
51 - 25 - 0 |
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242 lbs
33 - 12 - 0 |
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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
51 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slinga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slinga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slinga checks a leg kick.
Slinga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Turpin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turpin lands with an uppercut that bounces Slinga off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slinga. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin is looking for the big counter here.
Slinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinga. That's going to slow Turpin down.
Slinga throws out a leg kick but Turpin moves out of range and Slinga only half commits.
Turpin thows a leg kick but Slinga checks it
and Slinga counters with a right hand to the body.
Slinga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turpin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slinga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turpin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turpin throws a shot from downtown. Slinga moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin scores with a jab to the head.
Turpin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinga circles away quickly and effectively.
Slinga avoids the body shot from Turpin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga with a jab.
Turpin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slinga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turpin on the side of the head.
A big left from Turpin misses.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Turpin misses its intended target.
Turpin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slinga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slinga misses with a body kick.
Turpin looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinga is just out of range.
Turpin checks a low kick from Slinga.
Turpin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slinga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slinga checks a leg kick.
Slinga throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin throws a jab when Slinga was well out of range.
Slinga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slinga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slinga tests Turpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slinga slips a jab from Turpin.
Turpin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turpin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
A head punch on the inside from Slinga fails to land.
Slinga is working Turpin over against the cage.
Turpin is trying to stall.
Turpin stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpin.
Turpin effectively controlling the action here.
Slinga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinga throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpin.
Turpin tries to work over Slinga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga tries a body shot but Turpin blocks it.
Slinga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpin avoiding damage.
Slinga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Slinga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Turpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Turpin.
Slinga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin landing knees to the head.
Turpin misses with some punches.
Turpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Slinga.
Turpin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Slinga.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slinga.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turpin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Slinga blocks the low kick.
Turpin throws an off balance right hand
and Slinga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Slinga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Slinga.
Slinga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turpin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinga manages to avoid it.
Slinga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slinga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Slinga scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinga lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turpin digs a good hook to Slinga's body.
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 Gun Slinga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpin lands with a hook. Slinga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turpin throws a right hand that misses
and Slinga counters with a low kick, right behind Turpin 's knee.
Slinga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slinga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Turpin throws a one two combo.
Slinga lands with a good body shot.
Slinga tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Slinga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Turpin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gun Slinga is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpin lands with a nice body punch.
Turpin scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slinga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slinga misses with a body kick.
Turpin cracks Slinga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gun Slinga's cut is getting worse.
Slinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Slinga.
Slinga thuds his shin into the meat of Turpin's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinga moves away.
Turpin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slinga.
A nice side step and Turpin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turpin checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Turpin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
Turpin tries to score with a low kick but Slinga moves his leg out of the way.
Slinga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turpin throws a solid leg kick but Slinga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turpin.
Turpin lands a jab.
Turpin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Slinga right on the button. Slinga goes down! Turpin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turpin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randolph Turpin!
Randolph Turpin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Randolph Turpin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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